Simple Way to Japanese Namazu Fish

Japanese Pickled Watermelon Rind

The creature lives under the islands of japan and is guarded by the god takemikazuchi enshrined at kashima, who restrains the catfish with a stone.

Recipe Summary Japanese Pickled Watermelon Rind

My Okinawan grandmother and mother have made pickled watermelon rind for as long as I can remember. I've continued the tradition with this quick recipe. It's a form of "tsukemono," or Japanese pickles. My siblings and I have always been taught that we should use as much of a fruit or vegetable as possible, and then compost the rest. Per my "obaasan," or grandmother, the rind is good for you and helps your blood flow throughout your body. You can definitely find this tsukemono in all of our fridges in summer when watermelon is plentiful. Serve as a garnish, or as a side to rice.

Ingredients | Japanese Namazu Fish

1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

1 teaspoon soy sauce

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon white sugar (Optional)

2 cups watermelon rind, peeled

1 (16-ounce) Mason jar

Directions

Combine apple cider vinegar and soy sauce in a bowl. Stir in salt and sugar; continue mixing until completely dissolved.

Press the cut pieces of watermelon rind into a 16-ounce Mason jar. Pour pickling liquid over watermelon rinds. Seal and refrigerate overnight for best results.

Use as much or as little of the "pink" as you want!

Info | Japanese Namazu Fish

prep: 10 mins additional: 8 hrs total: 8 hrs 10 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings

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