Sweet and Sour White Radish
Crisp white radish segments dressed in a tangy sweet-and-sour sauce with a whisper of Sichuan pepper oil—a refreshing cold dish that's light, bright, and ready in minutes.
Story
White radish has a quiet way of absorbing flavors, and this simple preparation lets it shine. The vinegar brings brightness, the sugar softens the sharp edges, and the Sichuan pepper oil adds a gentle tingle that lingers. It's the kind of dish that appears on Chinese dinner tables as a palate cleanser between richer courses, or as a no-fuss side on warm days when the appetite runs light.
Ingredients
white radish
300 g
salt
to taste
sugar
to taste
vinegar
to taste
Sichuan pepper oil
to taste
Instructions
1
Step 1
Wash the white radish, peel it, and cut it into small segments.
2
Step 2
Add salt, sugar, Sichuan pepper oil, and vinegar to a bowl and stir thoroughly to form a sauce
3
Step 3
Pour the sauce over the white radish and serve.
