Sweet And Sour Zucchini - A Quick Summer Pickle

Name: Sweet And Sour Zucchini - A Quick Summer Pickle
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: The Vegetables...; 500 g Zucchini or Courgettes; 1 medium red onion; 2tbsp Kosher or pickling salt; Sweet Brine; 400 milliliters white wine or cider vinegar; 200 g white sugar; 1/4 tsp turmeric; 1/2 tsp red chilli flakes - add more if you like it hot; 1tsp fennel seeds; 1 tsp *dry roasted coriander seeds

Servings: persons

1
Trim the ends then slice the courgettes into 1/2cm coins.
2
Peel and slice the red onion into thin rings
3
Layer in a bowl and sprinkling with salt as you go
4
Cover and place in the fridge for about an hour or cover with ice for the same time. Keeping them cold helps to keep the courgettes firm.
5
In the meantime, place all the sweet brine ingredients into a (non-reactive) saucepan and bring to a boil. Turn heat down and simmer for about 5 minutes. Remove pan from heat and let the brine cool to room temperature. You might want to open all your windows and turn on all extractor fans when you make the brine - the smell of boiling vinegar is quite pungent to say the least.
6
Layer the courgettes and onions (do not rinse off the salt) into a sterilised jar, pour over the sweet brine, cover and refrigerate. Ready after a 24 hour steep and still tastes delicious 6 weeks later.
7
*To dry roast seeds like cumin and coriander, pop them into a non-stick pan on medium high heat for about 5-8 minutes, stirring or shaking the pan from time to time to ensure that all sides are being roasted. You can smell them as they begin to toast - but do keep as eye on them as they can burn easily. I usually do a small jar full at a time as they keep for a long time. Dry roasting really intensifies the flavour and adds more depth to the finished dish.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: The Vegetables..., 500 g Zucchini or Courgettes, 1 medium red onion, 2tbsp Kosher or pickling salt, and more.

Yes, Sweet And Sour Zucchini - A Quick Summer Pickle falls under the Vegetarian 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!