42 pickled fish recipes

Fresh Thai cucumber pickle with rice vinegar, shallots, carrot, and hot chili in a sweet-sour dressing. A no-cook, 15-minute condiment that pairs perfectly with rice dishes.

Cold macaroni and pea salad with sweet red peppers, dill pickles, and pimentos in a creamy mayo dressing. Classic potluck side dish that's better the next day.

Quick-pickled baby carrots in a honey, white wine vinegar, and whole mustard seed dressing with fresh dill. A make-ahead side dish or relish that keeps for up to 3 days.

Japanese pickled asparagus marinated in miso paste and dry mustard for a tangy, umami-rich side dish or appetizer.

Achara Zuke: Japanese pickled turnips with kombu seaweed, dried chili, and rice vinegar. A crisp, tangy tsukemono made by slow-curing accordion-cut turnips. Side dish or banchan.

Okra shoyu-zuke: quick Japanese soy-pickled okra and onion with rice vinegar and soy sauce. A crisp, umami-packed side dish ready in minutes.

Quick Indonesian pickled mushrooms in cumin-spiced vinegar with shallots. This tangy condiment takes 30 minutes and adds bright acidity to rice dishes and grilled meats.

Traditional British beef and kidney stew with pickled walnuts, carrots, and onions braised low and slow until the gravy turns thick and rich. A proper pub-style comfort dish for 4 to 6.

Quick Korean-style pickled napa cabbage with chili powder, fresh ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and white vinegar. No cooking needed. Salt, mix, jar, and wait 24 hours for a tangy, crunchy side dish.

Quick-pickled Japanese-style radish greens with a salt-sugar brine and a splash of soy sauce. Zero-waste side dish ready in 30 minutes that tastes nothing like the leaves you almost threw out.