Recipes
Pickle and achar recipes from across Asia.
Chinese
Paocai (Sichuan Fermented Pickled Vegetables)
How to start a Sichuan paocai jar. A guide to making naturally lacto-fermented Chinese pickled vegetables with a reusable brine.
Zhacai (Chinese Pickled Mustard Stem)
Guide to zhacai, the crunchy Sichuan pickled mustard stem. Learn what it is, how it is made, and how to use it in congee, noodles, and stir-fries.
Filipino
Indian
Amla Achar (Indian Gooseberry Pickle)
Homemade amla achar recipe. Tangy and spicy Indian gooseberry pickle made with mustard oil and warm spices. Rich in vitamin C.
Gajar ka Achar (Indian Carrot Pickle)
Homemade gajar ka achar recipe. Spicy and tangy Indian carrot pickle made with mustard oil, fennel, fenugreek, and red chili. Ready in 2 to 3 days.
Karela ka Achar (Indian Bitter Gourd Pickle)
Homemade karela ka achar recipe. Spicy Indian bitter gourd pickle with mustard oil and warm spices. Includes tips for reducing bitterness.
Lasoora Achar (Indian Gum Berry Pickle)
Traditional lasoora ka achar recipe. Tangy and spicy Indian pickle made from gunda (gum berries) with mustard oil and warm spices.
Mooli ka Achar (Indian Radish Pickle)
Homemade mooli ka achar recipe. Tangy and spicy Indian white radish pickle made with mustard oil, mustard seeds, fennel, and fenugreek.
Japanese
Benishoga (Japanese Red Pickled Ginger)
Homemade benishoga recipe. Vibrant red pickled ginger used as a topping for yakisoba, gyudon, and takoyaki. Made with young ginger and red shiso.
Takuan (Japanese Pickled Daikon Radish)
Homemade takuan recipe. Traditional Japanese sun-dried and pickled daikon radish with a crunchy texture and sweet-salty flavor.
Korean
Danmuji (Korean Yellow Pickled Radish)
Homemade danmuji recipe. The bright yellow pickled radish served with Korean fried chicken and kimbap. Sweet, crunchy, and easy to make at home.
Kimchi (Korean Fermented Napa Cabbage)
A beginner-friendly kimchi recipe. Traditional Korean napa cabbage kimchi with gochugaru, garlic, ginger, and fish sauce. Includes fermentation tips.