Pickled Daikon and Carrot (Kōhaku Namasu 紅白なます）

Step 1

Wash the daikon and carrot. Peel and cut to same sized matchsticks.

Step 2

Place the daikon and carrot into a mixing bowl. Sprinkle the salt over the top of the daikon and carrot and leave for 5 minutes.

Step 3

Squeeze the excess water out of the daikon and carrot with your hands then discard the water and return the daikon and carrot to the bowl.

Step 4

Combine all the Vinegar ingredients and let the sugar dissolve completely.

Step 5

Pour the vinaigrette over the daikon and carrot. *3

Step 6

Serve as a side along with other dishes.