Amazuzuke
This traditional Japanese quick-pickling method creates crisp, sweet-tangy vegetables that perfectly complement any meal. Unlike fermented pickles, these fresh-tasting pickles are ready in hours rather than days, making them an easy addition to your regular cooking rotation.
1 large jar
For the Vegetables - your choice of
Optional
For the Marinade
Preparation
Preparation
- Cut vegetables into desired shapes
- Combine marinade ingredients in saucepan
- Heat marinade until sugar dissolves
- Bring to gentle boil, then cool completely
- Pack vegetables in airtight container
- Pour cooled marinade over vegetables
- Ensure vegetables stay submerged
- Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight
- Drain and squeeze gently before serving
Note
Tips
- Multiply marinade recipe for larger batches
- Experiment with different vegetable combinations
- Add sliced ginger or garlic for extra flavor
- Keeps for up to one week refrigerated
- Best served chilled
- Perfect accompaniment for rice, fish, or meat dishes
Japanese, Pickles, Vegetarian, Light