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watermelon rind pickles
Chinese Food Vegetarian Recipe

Watermelon Rind Pickles

Looking for a tasty way to reduce food waste? Try making this overnight watermelon rind pickles! This step-by-step recipe transforms the typically inedible part of the fruit into a sour, sweet, spicy, and refreshing treat.  What are watermelon rind pickles Watermelon rind pickles utilize the white part of the watermelon rind, which lies between the green skin and the pink flesh. The rinds are cut into small pieces and then pickled in a vinegar-based brine. The resulting pickles have a flavor similar to cucumber salad – crunchy with a balance of sweetness and tartness – but with a subtle hint of …

Chinese pickled garlic
Chinese Food Korean Food Vegetarian Recipe

Chinese Pickled Garlic

My grandmother used to make sweet and sour Chinese pickled garlic every year, using whole, unpeeled garlic heads rather than individual peeled cloves. The best part for me was savoring the richly marinated garlic skin, bursting with flavor. Although pickling whole garlic heads takes more time, the delightful mix of sour, sweet, and crunchy textures makes the wait entirely worthwhile. US pickled garlic vs Chinese pickled garlic Chinese pickled garlic and US pickled garlic can differ in several aspects including flavor profile, preparation methods, and cultural preferences: Is pickled garlic good for you? As a child, whenever I felt under …

radish kimchi
Korean Food

Radish Kimchi

Radish kimchi, also known as “kkakdugi” in Korean, is a type of kimchi made with Korean radishes (mu) or daikon radishes. It’s a popular and flavorful side dish that complements various Korean meals. Radish kimchi can be enjoyed on its own, paired with rice, or used as an ingredient in various dishes, such as Kimchi Radish Stew, Kimchi Fried Rice, Kimchi Radish Pancakes… It adds a delightful crunch and a burst of bold flavors to Korean meals. The preparation process is not very difficult. You just cube the radishes, season them, and allow them to ferment to achieve a crunchy, …