Homemade Takuan

My other “employer”, not the church, owns a bit of land. One of their tenants, Otsuji Farm, brings some of their produce to the office to sell.

Since we have enough veggies in the fridge for now, picked up a container of takuan.

Takuan

From Wikipedia: Takuan (沢庵), also known as takuwan or takuan-zuke, is pickled daikon radish.

Used to the neon/nuclear yellow commercial variety. The taste of these was tamer, subtle. Can be snacked on its own (substitute for potato chips?).

The plan tonight is zhajiangmian for dinner. Stay tuned.

Enjoy. Eat well.

The Mouse

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