Sweet Pickled Daikon

Elevated to an art form, the Asian tradition of serving pickles as appetite arousers and palate refreshers has always delighted me. Perhaps that is why my refrigerator shelves are always packed with condiments, chutneys, and assorted pickles—whether Asian or Jewish deli-style ones. As an accompaniment, these simple-to-make sweet and tart daikon pickles cross over a wide range of cuisines. They are equally delicious served as a condiment to an Asian meal as they are served with a French pâté