Takuan is a popular Japanese pickle made from daikon radish. To make homemade takuan, you will need the following ingredients: - 1 large daikon radish - 1 cup of rice bran - 1 cup of sugar - 1 cup of rice vinegar Here are the steps to make takuan: 1. Peel the daikon radish and cut it into thin slices. 2. Place the daikon slices in a large bowl and sprinkle them with salt. Let them sit for about 1 hour. 3. Rinse the daikon slices under cold water to remove the excess salt. 4. In a separate bowl, mix together the rice bran, sugar, and rice vinegar. 5. Place the daikon slices in a clean jar and pour the rice bran mixture over them. 6. Cover the jar with a clean cloth and let it sit at room temperature for about 1 week. 7. After 1 week, the takuan should be ready to eat. They can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a month. Enjoy your homemade takuan pickles!
