Everybody knows the key to a great barbecue is in the condiments, and we have the ones to make yours sing. This easy recipe uses clear distilled malt vinegar. You could use wine vinegar, but malt is cheaper and still makes a superbly tasty pickle.
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Yields:
900 mL.
Total Time:
20 mins
Cal/Serv:
6
Ingredients
500ml
distilled malt vinegar
175g
caster sugar
2tsp.
coriander seeds
2tsp.
soy sauce
Pinch dried chilli flakes
400g
baby/mini cucumbers
1
small shallot, finely sliced
Directions
Step 1In a medium pan, heat the distilled malt vinegar, caster sugar and 2tsp fine salt over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Increase heat to medium-high and bubble until mixture reduces by about ⅓.
Step 2Remove from heat, stir in the coriander seeds, soy sauce and dried chilli flakes; cool completely. Meanwhile, gently scrub the baby/mini cucumbers under cold water, then pat dry with kitchen paper. Trim ends and slice cucumbers into 4mm rounds.
Step 3Divide cucumber slices and the finely sliced shallot evenly between sterilised jars, packing them in tightly. Pour over the cooled pickling liquid, ensuring the slices are completely covered. Seal and chill for at least a day before serving, though they’re even better after a week. Makes about 2 x 455ml jars.
TO STORE Once cool, keep chilled for up to a month. Once open, eat within 2 weeks (keep chilled).
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