Traditionally, pickling was used as a preservation method that allowed you to keep your food from going bad and prolonged the life of foods that might only be available in one season or for a short time period. We still pickle foods to preserve them, but we also do it for the incredible flavor it can give to dishes. After all, what’s a burger without a pickled cucumber?!
Pickling is a great way to add acidity to your dishes, either by finishing the dish with some beautiful pickles or by chopping them up and adding them to your dishes in the cooking process.
I love the acidic taste of pickles and use them on almost everything (although I have yet to try some in desserts!). They’re easy to make and once you make a big batch, you’ll have some on hand for many dishes to come.
These beets pickled in rice vinegar are the perfect acidic addition to your dishes, and they look beautiful too!
If you can’t get a hold of rice vinegar, you can use apple cider vinegar, white wine vinegar, red wine vinegar, or ume plum vinegar (for cold pickling).
For this recipe, you’ll only need 1 medium pot, 1 500ml (1 pint) glass jar, and a small whisk.
Use these pickled beets for
finishing plates
adding to stews or soups
vinaigrettes
salads
rice
savory porridges
beet risottos
270ml rice vinegar
1g kombu seaweed
30ml maple syrup
30ml tamari
2ml toasted sesame oil
5g sea salt
Peel of 1 lemon (use a peeler to get a large chunk of it)
300g red beets, brunoise (about 2 medium beets)
Place all ingredients except the beets in a small pot and bring to a boil. Use a whisk or a spoon to make sure all the maple and salt are dissolved.
Place the beets in a jar with 500ml capacity (pint) and remove the pickling liquid from the heat. Pour it on top of the beets, making sure to cover them fully. Set aside and let them cool down at room temperature.
Once cool, cover with a lid and store in the fridge for up to 6 months.
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