How To Make Rakkyo Zuke 甘酢漬け | Japanese Sweet Vinegar Leeks

How To Make Rakkyo Zuke 甘酢漬け | Japanese Sweet Vinegar Leeks

Learn how to make Rakkyo Zuke, Japanese leeks. Follow this simple recipe to release umami flavors from harvest, preparation to your dish!

Topics
Clean
Compost
Harvest
Pickling
Preparation

Ingredients
– Fresh Rakkyo or your favorite vegetables
– Dried Peppers
– Kombu
– Sugar
– Rice Wine Vinegar

Optional
– Carrots
– Myoga
– Shiso
– Wasabi

Directions
– Thoroughly clean Rakkyo or vegetables to prevent mold
– Prepare Amazuzuke in advance to simplify process
– Allow concoction to ferment for 1-2 months depending on your preferred taste

Equipment
– Knife for trimming
– Large bowl for cleaning
– Pickling jars

– Camera –
Sony Alpha 7S III Full-Frame
Sony Alpha A7 III Full-Frame
Nikon D7100

– Lens –
Venus Laowa 24mm f/14 2X Macro Probe Lens with Built-in Ring Light for Sony FE
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II Lens (SEL2470GM2)
Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM Full-Frame Large-Aperture G Master Lens
Sony SEL90M28G FE 90mm f/2.8-22 Macro G OSS Standard-Prime
Sony – FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM Wide-Angle Zoom Lens (SEL1635GM)
Sony E-mount FE 24mm F1.4 GM Full Frame Wide-angle Prime Lens (SEL24F14GM)
Nikon AF-S VR Micro-NIKKOR 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED Lens

– Gimbal –
ZHIYUN Crane 2 Camera Gimbal Stabilizer, 3-Axis
ZHIYUN Crane 2S [Pro] Camera Gimbal Stabilizer, 3-Axis

– Slider –
Edelkrone HeadPLUS v2
Edelkrone SliderPLUS v5 PRO
Edelkrone LongSlide Module v3