ensaladang labanos

here's what you need:

2 pcs large or 500 g white radish (labanos)

1 large or 2 medium onions, chopped coarsely

1 medium or 2 Tbsp ginger, chopped finely

2 large or 3 medium tomato, sliced coarsely

1 red chili pepper, cut coarsely

6 kalamansi or 3 Tbsp kalamansi juice

2 Tbsp sugar, washed or brown

salt and pepper

rock salt

vinegar

here’s what to do:

the white radish.

1- peel radish  

2- slice lengthwise into paper-thin slices.  (you could use the peeler for this purpose, or if you have anything else by which to do the job, e.g. your husband)

3- rub sliced radish with rock salt and leave for a couple of minutes.  (5 minutes is still a couple of minutes if you ask me)

4- press out or wring off all the water (which has now come out) from the radish

5- soak the radish in vinegar, just enough to cover everything about 1/4 – 1/3 cup, for a couple of minutes.  this cold-cooks the radish

6- press out or wring off all the vinegar-wash from the radish

the ensalada.

1- loosen and disentangle the radish and place in a bowl

2- add onions, ginger, tomato and chili peppers

3- dissolve sugar in kalamansi juice, then add to radish mixture

4- toss together until well combined

5- add salt and pepper to suit your taste

6- serve on the side or top with fried immortal tofu

7- now, open a bottle of your favorite chilled fermented fruit, hops or malt beverage :)))

so, ahm, hope you enjoy the ride!