Assorted Pickled Vegetables
Vegetable pickles (Tsukemono) are considered an important part of the Japanese diet. They are not only tasty , but also provide many health benefits. For example, vitamins, fiber, beta-carotene...etc.
★ The amount of ingredients and heating time are measured for 1 ~ 2 people.
Ingredients
★ cooking times may vary depending on your microwave's wattage, brand and size.
Directions
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- Remove both ends of the cucumber , and cut into bite-sized. ( about 2-inch pieces)
- Cut carrot into sticks (about 2 inch width) **1
- Remove leaves from the turnip then cut into 6 pieces. ***2
- Cut the red chili pepper into rings as shown in the picture. (optional)
- Spread Kombu(kelp) on the bottom of the Donabe, then add a sliced ginger and seasonings. (Kombu is optional)
- Pour water into the Donabe until just enough to cover all the vegetables.
- Place kitchen paper on top of the ingredients.
- Cover with the lid and heat at 50% power level ( 5ooW) for 1 min. ***3
- Let it sit till cools down.
***1... It doesn't have to be cut into sticks. You can cut into the shapes you like, but not too thick. ***2...You can also add other vegetables too: Daikon radish, eggplant, napa cabbage ***3...If your microwave doesn't have the Power Level Setting, please try to use the Low or Defrost Mode instead.
cucumber, carrot, turnip
