Fukujinzuke (福神漬け) is a mix of pickled vegetables eaten with Japanese curry as a palate cleanser. Add a spoonful as a side dish to curry and rice.
What is Fukujinzuke?
Fukujinzuke is a popular accompaniment for Japanese curry. The crunchy pickle mix includes thin slices of daikon radish, Japanese eggplant, lotus root, carrot, cucumber, kombu, shiso, and other finely chopped vegetables, then marinated in a soy sauce base liquid. It’s not a fermented food product like tsukemono. The name derives from the Seven Lucky Gods or Shichi-fukujin (七福神), a group of deities native to China, India, and Japan. Thus, the pickle traditionally includes seven ingredients.
What Does It Taste Like?
It’s savory, sweet, and tangy, and with a crunchy texture.
Where To Buy
How To Store
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