How to Make Spicy Vietnamese Quick-Pickled Vegetables - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of the bold, vibrant flavors of Vietnamese cuisine, then you're in for a treat with this recipe for Spicy Vietnamese Quick-Pickled Vegetables. This dish offers a delightful combination of tangy, sweet, and spicy flavors that will add a burst of excitement to any meal.

Quick-pickled vegetables are a staple in Vietnamese cuisine, often served alongside main dishes to add a crunchy, refreshing element to the meal. This recipe features a medley of colorful vegetables, incl...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 ½ cups rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • ½ pound carrots, peeled and cut into matchsticks
  • ½ pound purple daikon radish, peeled and cut into matchsticks
  • ½ pound English cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • 2 medium jalapeno peppers, sliced into rings

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 40 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 2 pints

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Inspect two pint-sized jars for cracks, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until needed. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
  • Bring water, vinegar, sugar, and salt to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook until sugar dissolves, about 3 minutes. Turn off the heat and let cool for 2 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, divide carrots, radish, cucumbers, and jalapeños evenly between the two clean jars. Pour hot liquid over vegetables in the jars and let come to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
  • Screw on lids and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
  • Nutrition

    27 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 487mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 6g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 16mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 131mg