Mustard Pickle, or Sichuan Mustard Pickle

This pickle is made from Chinese radishes cooked with chili powder and salt. It can be added to soups and stir-fried with vegetables. It is never used fresh, only in its preserved form. It can be bought loose by weight, but more often can be found in cans, labeled “Szechuan Preserved Vegetables” or “Szechuan Mustard Pickle.”

There can be instances of loose or confusing labeling, so be careful when you buy, so that you obtain the correct vegetable. Once a can is opened, place pickle in a glass jar. It will keep for one year, refrigerated.