Description
Courgette pickle is in essence slices of courggettes that sit in a jar of a spiced vinegar solution. A versatile side dish which stores very well. Enjoy!
Ingredients
Scale
- 450g (1lb) courgette, washed and finely sliced
- 2 red onions, peeled and sliced
- 500ml (2 cups) apple cider vinegar
- 30ml (2 tbsp) sea salt
- 15ml (1 tbsp) red chilli flakes
- 5ml (1 tsp) fennel seeds
- 10ml (2 tsp) yellow mustard seed
- 5ml (1 tsp) celery salt
- 5ml (1 tsp) turmeric
- 150g (5oz) caster sugar
Instructions
- Place the thinly cut courgette slices in salted, ice water and let them soak for 1 hour.
- Place the vinegar, salt, fennel, mustard, celery salt, turmeric and sugar in a saucepan and bring it to a boil.
- Remove the pickling sauce from the heat and let it cool down.
- Drain the courgettes and dot dry with a paper towel.
- Place the courgette and onions in a large, about 1ℓ (4 cups) sterilised jar, then pour in the pickling sauce.
- Close the lid and give a shake to mix the ingredients.
- Place in the fridge and leave for 3 weeks to mature.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: English
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 44
- Sugar: 8.5 g
- Sodium: 574 mg
- Carbohydrates: 9.8 g