Pickled Veggies / Đồ Chua
Đồ Chua is a staple in Vietnamese cuisine and is an important side dish in many dishes like vermicelli bowls, rice plates, Vietnamese sandwiches, and more. It's super quick and easy to put together and adds the perfect crunch. The pickling liquid is equal parts sugar, water, and white vinegar. You can also add things
- Prep time
- 30 min
- Cook time
- 5 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 Large Carrots
- 1 Large Daikon
- 3 tbsp Kosher Salt
- 1 cup Filtered Water
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1 cup Vinegar
Instructions
- 1
Peel and cut veggies into matchstick pieces. Then add to a mixing bowl, sprinkle kosher salt, and mix. Let the veggies sweat for 15 minutes, then rinse them off with cold water
- 2
In a small pot, add equal parts water, sugar, and vinegar. Bring up to a slight boil, ensuring the sugar has fully dissolved. Let cool completely
- 3
Add veggies and pickling liquid to a sanitized mason jar. Let that sit in the fridge for at least an hour. The đồ chua is good in the fridge for 3-4 weeks