Rice Bran Pickles (Nukazuke)
Rice bran pickles are common household pickles fermented in a mixture of roasted rice bran (nuka), salt and other ingredients. Whole vegetables are stirred into the mash and allowed to cure anywhere from a day to several months. The resulting crisp, salty and tangy pickles are then rinsed clean, sliced and served. Nukazuke are rich in lactobacillus and said to aid in digestion.