This vegetarian Asian relish recipe (Achar) is packed full of tender vegetables in a flavorful and spicy brine.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
Total Time25 minutesmins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: relish
Servings: 7pints
Calories: 64kcal
Ingredients
5English cucumbers, unpeeled
2medium carrots, peeled
5cupscauliflower florets
1/2cupunsalted dry roasted peanuts
4tablespoonssesame seeds
2medium cooking onions, quartered
15small dried chilies
1 1/2piecesgingerroot
4clovesgarlic
2-1/2cupsvinegar
1cupgranulated sugar
2tablespoonsBall® pickling salt
1tablespoonground tumeric
7Ball® pintsor 16 oz glass preserving jars with lids and bands
Instructions
PREPARE boiling water canner. Heat jars in simmering water until ready for use. Do not boil. Wash lids in warm soapy water and set bands aside.
7 Ball® pints
WASH cucumbers. Remove blossom and stem ends, quarter lengthwise, and seed.
5 English cucumbers, unpeeled
CUT cucumbers and carrots into 1.5-inch sticks.
2 medium carrots, peeled
PLACE cucumber, carrot, and cauliflower on a towel to dry while preparing other ingredients.
5 cups cauliflower florets
GRIND peanuts in a food processor then toast them lightly in a heavy skillet with sesame seeds.
1/2 cup unsalted dry roasted peanuts, 4 tablespoons sesame seeds
COMBINE onions, chilies, gingerroot, and garlic in a blender or food processor. Purée to a paste. In a large deep stainless steel saucepan, combine purée, vinegar, sugar, salt, and turmeric. Bring mixture to a full rolling boil. Stir frequently to prevent scorching and then boil gently, uncovered, for 5-10 minutes, or until the mixture thickens slightly.
ADD peanut mixture and vegetables to sauce. Stir frequently and return the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and boil gently, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
LADLE achar into hot jars leaving 1/2-inch of headspace. Remove air bubbles, wipe the rim, center the lid on the jar, and apply the band until the fit is fingertip tight.
PROCESS jars in a boiling water canner for 15 minutes, adjusting for altitude. Remove jars and cool. Check lids for seal after 24 hours. Lid should not flex up and down when center is pressed.