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1⁄2 lb. carrots, peeled and cut into matchsticks
1 1⁄2 lbs. small daikon, peeled and cut
   into matchsticks
2 tsp. kosher salt
1 tsp. plus 1⁄4 cup sugar
1⁄2 cup plus 2 tbsp. white vinegar

1 In a bowl, combine the carrots, daikon, salt, and 1 tsp. sugar. Let sit until the vegetables have wilted slightly and liquid pools at the bottom of the bowl, about 30 minutes. Drain vegetables; rinse and pat dry with paper towels. Transfer vegetables to a medium bowl.

2 Whisk together the remaining sugar, the vinegar, and 1⁄2 cup warm water and pour mixture over the vegetables. Stir to combine. Set mixture aside to let marinate for at least 1 hour or refrigerate, tightly covered, for up to 4 weeks.

MAKES ABOUT 3 CUPS

This article was first published in Saveur in Issue #120