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    Whisk Affair » Recipes » Pickle Recipes » Spicy Pickled Radishes

    Published: Jan 28, 2021 | Last Updated On: Mar 5, 2023 by Neha Mathur | This post may contain affiliate links. I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Spicy Pickled Radishes

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    Crispy, spicy, and super easy to make, Spicy Pickled Radishes come together in under 10 minutes of hands-on time. Put them in tacos, toast, sandwiches, or wraps; these give a zingy bite to them (vegan, gluten-free).

    Here are some more radish recipes: Mooli Ki Sabzi, Mooli Raita, and Radish Sambar.

    Pickled radish served in a jar.
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    • About Spicy Pickled Radishes
    • Ingredients
    • How To Make Spicy Pickled Radishes
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Serving Suggestions
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    About Spicy Pickled Radishes

    Looking for something that will add an instant twist to your recipes? Then it would be best to try these Spicy Pickled Radishes.

    Tangy, sweet, and spicy, this quick radish pickle is very easy to make, and you can use it everywhere you use pickled onions.

    I like it better than pickled onions as it does not overpower the flavors of other ingredients. This quick pickle is also a great way to use your leftover radishes.

    Pickled Radish is an instant pickle, and you can start using it as soon as you make it; there is no need to ferment it.

    I have met people who hate raw radish but still love pickled radish. It is because radish loses its bitter bite and mellows down to sweet, salty, and sour pickle flavors once mixed with red wine vinegar, salt, and honey. So if you are one of those people, try pickling the radishes once; I am sure you will become a convert too.

    This recipe is vegan and gluten-free and can be easily doubled or tripled.

    Ingredients

    Spicy pickled radishes ingredients

    Radish – I used red globe radishes, but you can use any variety of radishes available. Black radish, Daikon radish, and Red radish all work well.

    For Pickling – To pickle these radishes, you will need red wine vinegar, water, salt, honey, red pepper flakes, whole peppercorns, and whole garlic.

    You can replace red wine vinegar with white vinegar or apple cider vinegar.

    Red pepper flakes and whole peppercorns give a lovely heat to the pickle. Add little honey for a hint of sweetness. You can use maple syrup instead of honey for a vegan version.

    Whole garlic adds a nice flavor too. Make sure to add whole garlic cloves and not chopped or crushed ones.

    Some people add mustard seeds to get that hint of mustard in the radish. Try adding ½ teaspoon mustard seeds for flavor change.

    Try adding sliced onions and carrots along with radishes for an interesting pickle combination.

    You can also add chopped Jalapeno if you like your pickle spicier.

    How To Make Spicy Pickled Radishes

    Preparation

    Wash ½ pound (250 g) of radishes and remove any dirt on their surface. Discard the leaves and chop off ½-inch of the top and bottom. You can peel the radish using a vegetable peeler if you wish to. I like to keep the peel as it gives a nice vibrant color to the pickle.

    Slice the radishes into thin slices (1 mm) using a mandolin slicer or a knife. I like thin slices as they soak up the flavors really well.

    Thinly sliced radishes kept in a bowl.

    Peel 5-6 garlic cloves and gather the remaining ingredients.

    Make The Pickle

    Pack the radish slices in a clean glass jar. Set aside.

    Radishes packed in a jar.

    In a measuring cup, combine

    • ½ cup red wine vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
    • 1 and ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
    • 7-8 whole peppercorns
    • 5-6 peeled garlic cloves
    • 1 cup of warm water.

    Stir to dissolve the sugar and salt.

    Vinegar, sugar, salt, garlic, peppercorns, red pepper flakes and warm water mixed in a cup.

    Pour this pickling mixture over your sliced radishes and let them sit for an hour.

    Liquid mixture poured over the radishes.

    After an hour, cover the jar with a lid and store it in the fridge for up to a month.

    Ready spicy pickled radishes.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can we reuse the leftover vinegar mixture after finishing the radish?

    Yes, once you have finished all the pickled radish slices, you can use the leftover vinegar mixture up to 2 times to pickle more radish. For a nice tang, you can add this mixture to your marinades, salad dressings, soups, stews, etc.

    How long does pickled radish last?

    Once you make this instant pickled radish, you can use it immediately or refrigerate it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a month. Just bring them out and use them whenever you need to add them to recipes.

    Can you freeze pickled radish?

    Yes, you can freeze the radish pickle. Transfer it to an airtight container, cover it tightly with a lid, and freeze until completely solid. It will stay good for about a year. Thaw the pickle in the fridge for 24 hours before serving.

    Serving Suggestions

    Add pickled red radish to everything from your Tacos, Burgers, Wraps, Salads, Toast, Sandwiches, Vegetable Stir-Fries, and more.

    They are a great addition to cheese boards and make excellent food gifts.

    You can also use it to top cold summer soups. It is also used as a condiment in popular Korean, Chinese, and Japanese recipes.

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    Crispy, spicy, and super easy to make, spicy pickled radishes come together in under 10 minutes of hands-on time. Put them in tacos, toast, sandwiches, or wraps, these give a zingy bite to them.

    Spicy Pickled Radishes Recipe

    Crispy, spicy, and super easy to make, Spicy Pickled Radishes come together in under 10 minutes of hands-on time. Put them in tacos, toast, sandwiches, or wraps; these give a zingy bite to them.
    4.50 from 2 votes
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    Course: Accompaniment
    Cuisine: American, Continental
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Servings: 10 people
    Calories: 15kcal
    Author: Neha Mathur

    Ingredients 

    • ½ pound radish (250 g)
    • ½ cup red wine vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
    • 1-½ teaspoons salt
    • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
    • 7-8 whole peppercorns
    • 5-6 whole garlic cloves (peeled)
    • 1 cup warm water
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    Instructions

    • Wash radishes well with water and remove any dirt on their surface. Discard the leaves and chop off ½-inch of the top and bottom. You can peel the radish using a vegetable peeler if you wish to. I like to keep the peel as it gives a nice vibrant color to the pickle.
    • Slice the radishes into thin slices (1 mm) using a mandolin slicer or a knife. I like thin slices as they soak up the flavors really well.
    • Pack the radish slices in a clean glass jar. Set aside.
    • In a measuring cup, combine red wine vinegar, sugar, salt, red pepper flakes, peppercorns, garlic cloves, and warm water.
    • Stir to dissolve the sugar and salt.
    • Pour this pickling mixture over your sliced radishes and let them sit for an hour.
    • After an hour, cover the jar with a lid and store it in the fridge for up to a month.

    Video

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xe3vswF-fJo

    Notes

    You can use any variety of radish to make this pickle.
    Add some sliced red onion and Jalapeno to this pickle if you like.
    Add herbs like bay leaves, dill leaves, tarragon, rosemary, etc for a robust flavor.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 15kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 246mg | Potassium: 69mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 30IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Thalia @ butter and brioche

      July 26, 2015 at 7:43 am

      I love making pickles! Never made a radish based pickle before so this recipe is ideal for me to try. I imagine these would be delicious tossed into a salad – or topped on some toast in the morning!

      Reply
      • msnehamathur

        July 26, 2015 at 4:53 pm

        This one turned out awesome Thalia. I layered in my burger.

        Reply
    2. Sudhesna

      June 13, 2020 at 10:26 am

      4 stars
      It turned out really well, used for sandwiches and burgers. I had one doubt, after using the pickled veggies, can we reuse the vinegar mix or throw it to prepare fresh?

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        June 14, 2020 at 3:22 am

        You can use it for 2 more times.

        Reply

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