Oshinko

A few weeks ago, I had a large platter of Japanese pickled vegetables, called oshinko, at Blue Ribbon Sushi. BRS seems to be a restaurant of which I cannot get enough, and now, oshinko is surely a dish that I’ll add to my must-have-every-time list. Daikon, burdock root, seaweed, and a myriad of other veggies make up the colorful array.

My favorite was the pickled Chinese cabbage, which was bright pink. Crunchy and bursting with flavor, the taste was such that it was a perfect accompaniment to a little sake.

Much to my delight, I discovered the store-bought version of oshinko at Sunrise Mart on Broome Street. It comes in an 8oz packet that can serve about six. I plan on serving them as hors d’oevres at my next dinner party. Supplementing with some cucumbers and salmon roe, the meal will surely be a hit!