Rainbow Pickle

A crunchy seasonal vegetable pickle preserved in a sweet and spicy vinegar brine with sesame, garlic, and chillies.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 266.3 kcals 532.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 46.1 grams 92.1 grams
Fat 7.6 grams 15.2 grams
Protein 3.4 grams 6.8 grams
Cook Time
5 mins
Produces
2 jars
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
CondimentsSauces
NutsSeeds
120
g
Salt
fine
1
bulb
Garlic
cloves separated and peeled
OilsFats
15
ml
Vegetables
3
piece
Sweetcorn
baby, halved lengthways
3
piece
Carrots
baby, peeled, julienned
4
piece
Cucumbers
baby, trimmed, cut into batons
3
piece
Chillies
Apache or red, seeds and membranes removed, thinly sliced

Steps

  • Dissolve 60g salt in 568ml cold water and submerge sweetcorn and carrots overnight.
  • Layer cucumber batons with remaining salt in a dish and set aside overnight.
  • Drain all brined vegetables thoroughly.
  • Boil vinegar and sugar in a saucepan, then simmer for 4 minutes until dissolved.
  • Stir sesame oil, sliced chillies, and peeled garlic cloves into the warm vinegar mixture.
  • Layer vegetables in sterilised jars, pour over the brine, and seal to cool.