QUICK RADISH PICKLES

By BobD

Ingredients

• YIELD 1 CUP
• A quick brine made of rice vinegar, sugar, and fresh ginger tempers the peppery bite of radishes while preserving the satisfying crunch. with Feta and Mint.
• 6 oz radishes (about 7), quartered
• 3 tablespoons rice vinegar (not seasoned)
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 (1-inch) piece peeled ginger, cut into thin matchsticks (1 tablespoon)
• Serve these rosy nibbles in place of olives at a cocktail party or alongside a juicy steak. They're especially delicious with Lamb Burgers.

Details

Servings 1
Adapted from gourmet.com

Preparation

Step 1

Toss radishes with 1 tsp salt in a bowl and let stand 30 minutes. Drain in a sieve but do not rinse.

Heat vinegar with sugar in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring, until sugar has dissolved.

Remove from heat and add radishes, then stir in ginger.

Transfer to a small bowl and marinate, chilled, at least 2 hours.

COOKS NOTE: Radishes can be marinated up to 1 day.