Vietnamese Pickled Carrots and Daikon (Đồ Chua)

5 from 48 votes

Vietnamese Pickled Carrots and Daikon (Đồ Chua)

Vietnamese pickled carrots and daikon (Đồ Chua) are tangy, sweet, and crunchy! Add these Vietnamese pickles to banh mi and vermicelli bowls to add depth of flavor and texture!

Prep Time20

Total Time20

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Asian, Vietnamese

Servings: cups

Calories: 82kcal

Author: Jamie

Equipment

Mandoline Slicer

Ingredients

2 medium carrots cut to ⅛-¼ inch thick matchsticks, 2 cups
1 medium daikon cut to ⅛-¼ inch thick matchsticks, 2 cups
1 tablespoon sea salt

Pickle Brine

1 cup hot water
½ cup rice wine vinegar
¼ cup sugar

Instructions

Salt the Carrots and Daikon

In a large bowl, toss the carrots and daikon with salt so it's evenly coated. Let them sit for 10 minutes to release their moisture.
2 medium carrots, 1 medium daikon, 1 tablespoon sea salt
Check if the carrots and daikon can bend without breaking. If so, they are ready to be pickled. Otherwise, let them sit for a few more minutes.
Next, drain the vegetables and discard the liquid.

Pickle

Brine: Mix the hot water, rice wine vinegar, and sugar in a container with a pourable spout. Transfer the salted carrots and daikon to a clean jar and add the pickling brine until it covers the vegetables. Make more brine if needed.
1 cup hot water, ½ cup rice wine vinegar, ¼ cup sugar
Storing: Store at room temperature for at least an hour and then transfer to the fridge. Serve two hours later but for best flavor, serve the next day. Enjoy!

Notes

Makes about 4 cups.

Tips:

I recommend using a 1:1 ratio of carrots and daikon. Adjust the amounts according to the size of the carrots and daikon.
The thickness can vary from 1/8 to 1/4 inch, depending on how you serve it. For banh mi pickles, I recommend 1/8 inch thickness. As a general condiment, I recommend 1/4-inch thick pieces for more crunch. Note: The thinner you slice them, the less crunch the vegetables will retain over time.

Serving suggestions: Serve in banh mi, vermicelli bowls, rice paper rolls, or salads. Enjoy!

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