Overnight Fennel and Jicama Pickles with Orange Recipe

Name: Overnight Fennel and Jicama Pickles with Orange
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup rice vinegar; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon sugar; Pinch of saffron, crumbled; 1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper; 2 tablespoons salt-packed capers, rinsed; 3 juice oranges, zest julienned, juice squeezed and strained; 1 1/2 cups water; 1 small jicama (1 pound), peeled and cut into 3-by-1/3-inch matchsticks; 2 fennel bulbs (3/4 pound each)halved, cored and cut into 1/3-inch-thick wedges

Servings: persons

1/4 cup rice vinegar
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon sugar
Pinch of saffron, crumbled
1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper
2 tablespoons salt-packed capers, rinsed
3 juice oranges, zest julienned, juice squeezed and strained
1 1/2 cups water
1 small jicama (1 pound), peeled and cut into 3-by-1/3-inch matchsticks
2 fennel bulbs (3/4 pound each)halved, cored and cut into 1/3-inch-thick wedges

1
In a medium bowl, stir the vinegar with the salt, sugar and saffron until the salt and sugar dissolve.
2
Add the crushed red pepper, capers, orange zest and juice and water.
3
In a deep glass or ceramic bowl, mix the jicama and fennel.
4
Pour the brine over the vegetables.
5
Press a sheet of plastic over the vegetables and top with a heavy pot lid or plate to keep them submerged in the brine.
6
Refrigerate overnight.
7
Drain the pickles and reserve the brine.
8
Arrange the pickles in a shallow bowl, drizzle them with some of the reserved brine and serve.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup rice vinegar, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, 1 teaspoon sugar, Pinch of saffron, crumbled, and more.

Yes, Overnight Fennel and Jicama Pickles with Orange falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Overnight Fennel and Jicama Pickles with Orange

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