Quick Fermented Pickled Vegetables
Quick Fermented Pickled Vegetables offer a crisp bite with a clean, salty tang, lifted by fresh mint and the tingling warmth of Szechuan peppercorns. The brine lets radishes or mixed veg shine while garlic adds depth. Serve these as a punchy side, a sandwich topper, or a vibrant addition to snack boards and grain bowls.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves16
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Quick Fermented Pickled Vegetables, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 8 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 71
- Heart Health
- 53
- Metabolic
- 19
- Digestive
- 37
- Inflammatory
- 24
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
To sanitize the jar, place a 1-quart wide-mouthed canning jar in a 6- to 8-quart pot and cover it with tap water. (You can also use multiple smaller wide-mouthed canning jars.)
- 2
Bring the water to a boil and boil for 10 minutes.
- 3
Using tongs, carefully lift the jar from the pot, drain off any excess water, and let the jar cool slightly.
- 4
Meanwhile, for the brine, stir filtered water and salt together in a 1-quart measuring cup until the salt dissolves.
- 5
Add radishes (or other VEGETABLES), mint (or other HERBS), peppercorns (or other KICK), and garlic to the jar.
- 6
Pack the vegetables tightly; they will shrink and soften as they pickle.
- 7
Fill the jar with brine; you may have some brine left over.
- 8
Add a fermenting weight or an inverted, sanitized plastic lid to keep the vegetables submerged.
- 9
Cover the jar with a kitchen towel and secure it with a rubber band.
- 10
Let it stand at room temperature for at least 24 hours or up to 3 days.
- 11
You will start to see bubbles forming. The vegetables will become more tart and the brine will grow cloudier the longer the pickles stand.
- 12
Remove the fermenting weight and screw on a metal lid.
- 13
Chill for up to 3 weeks.
- Calories 34.95 kcal Low Source 2%
- Protein 0.47 g Low Source 1%
- Carbohydrate 7.37 g 3%
- Total Fat 0.05 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 38.99 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 1.41 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 2.62 g --
- Added Sugars 1.88 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 34.98 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 0.23 mg Low Source 1%
- Potassium 14.86 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 6.53 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 8.17 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Quick Fermented Pickled Vegetables is a Chinese side dish recipe made with 6 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 16, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Fresh Mint, Garlic, Radish, and Salt. Each serving provides about 34.95 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Quick Fermented Pickled Vegetables?
- It is a Chinese recipe made with 6 ingredients, usually served for side dish or snack.
- What is Quick Fermented Pickled Vegetables made of?
- The main ingredients are Fresh Mint, Garlic, Radish, Salt, Sichuan Peppercorns. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Quick Fermented Pickled Vegetables?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 34.95 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Quick Fermented Pickled Vegetables easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 13 steps.
- Is Quick Fermented Pickled Vegetables healthy?
- Quick Fermented Pickled Vegetables has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 34.95 calories and 0.47 g of protein, or 1% of the Daily Value. It contains Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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