Vietnamese-Style “Đồ Chua” Pickled Carrot and Daikon

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Preparation info
  • Makes about

    quarts
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Asian Smoke: Thai and Southeast Asian Barbecue from the Curry Boys

By Andrew Ho, Andrew Samia and Sean Wen

Published 2026

  • About

Pickled carrots and daikon are a versatile ingredient that can add a sweet and sour crunch to a variety of dishes. While they are a staple in Vietnamese cuisine, particularly in bánh mì and bún thịt nướng, their flavor profile complements a range of cuisines. The bright acidity and crisp texture of pickled carrots and daikon provide a perfect counterpoint to rich, smoky, or grilled proteins, and they play so well with the freshness of herbs. You can consider adding them to tacos, burgers, o