This variety of pickled radish called fukujinzuke in japanese is named after the seven lucky gods of japanese mythology it is a staple in many traditional dishes but most commonly used to garnish japanese curry such as famous katsu curry to give it more flavour and a bit of a crunch you can also use as a side dish to any japanese meal or as an ingredient for your onigiri rice balls this tear open plastic pouch of fukujinzuke is made from japanese radish aubergine ginger shiso leaf and