Namasu — Japanese-Hawaiian Vinegared Vegetables

Overview

Daikon and carrot are julienned, salted to draw out water, drained, then marinated in a sweet-sour mixture of rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Ready in thirty minutes, better after overnight. Served cold as a side dish.

Key Principles

1. EXCEPTIONAL: Crisp, bright, sweet-sour daikon and carrot. Palate-cleansing and refreshing.

4. INSUFFICIENT: Soggy (not properly salted and drained before marinating).

Pro Tips

EXCEPTIONAL: Crisp, bright, sweet-sour daikon and carrot. Palate-cleansing and refreshing.

Common Mistakes

INSUFFICIENT: Soggy (not properly salted and drained before marinating).

Source

Pacific Migration Trail