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Japanese Pickles. Oshinko is a collective, generic name for Japanese pickles made from various vegetables pickled using salt (shio-zuke.) The vegetables can be cucumbers, daikon radish, Napa cabbage, baby carrots, burdock root, etc. Sometimes, it will also be used to include pickles made with rice bran, such as Takuan.
Oshinko is a type of Japanese pickled vegetable, usually eaten on the side with a main dish, such as curry, served on top of rice, or eaten alone as a snack. Place vegetables in a large, shallow bowl and cover with salt, tossing well. Cover with plastic wrap. Place a plate or bowl on top to compress vegetables.