Pickled daikon radish

1 lb daikon radish

1 dried red chili pepper

2 Tbsp rice vinegar (unseasoned)

1 tsp sake (optional)

1 Tbsp salt

⅓ cup sugar

Gather all the ingredients.

Peel 1 lb daikon radish and cut it in half lengthwise. Then, cut the daikon into ¼-inch (6-mm) slices.

Cut 1 dried red chili pepper into small pieces. Discard the seeds if you prefer less spicy.

Put the daikon, chili pepper, 2 Tbsp rice vinegar (unseasoned), 1 tsp sake, 1 Tbsp salt, and ⅓ cup sugar in a resealable plastic bag and rub well.

Remove the air from the bag and close it. You can start enjoying it after 2–3 hours.