Step 1

Wash the radishes. Scrape off the skin with the back of a kitchen knife. Rinse. Slice off the stem and root ends. Cut the radishes into slices or strips.

Step 2

Mix water, rice vinegar, sugar, sea salt, turmeric powder, black peppercorns and bay leaves in a pot.

Step 3

Bring the mixture to a boil. Stir frequently. Turn off the heat and add the radishes. Let it cool to room temperature, about 4-5 hours.

Step 4

Transfer the radishes to an airtight glass container and store in refrigerator. They can be eaten the next day.