Amazake (Sweet Fermented Rice Drink) Light Pickles (Asazuke)
A staple in Japanese cuisine, pickles are served alongside almost every meal. This simple recipe uses amazake (sweet fermented rice drink) and just a few ingredients. Easily adaptable, it can also be made with any of your favorite in-season vegetables!
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
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400-500g (2-3 cups chopped) vegetables (cucumber, carrot, radish etc.)
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60ml (¼ cup) Amazake (Sweet Fermented Rice Drink)
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60ml (¼ cup) water
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2 Tbsp vinegar*
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7.5-8g (~ 1 ½ tsp)salt
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1 tsp sugar
Instructions:
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Cut the vegetables into bite-sized pieces and place in a plastic bag or storage container.
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In a bowl, whisk together the Amazake, water, vinegar, salt, and sugar until the sugar and salt have dissolved. Pour over the chopped vegetables and let marinate in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
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Serve as a refreshing side dish alongside meals or enjoy in recipes like the Yakiniku Hot Sandwich, included in this booklet.
