Lebanese Turnip Pickles

Authorbaidoone
RatingDifficultyBeginner

A staple condiment in the Middle East, the pickles are delicious on their own or alongside a sandwich, a hummus or babaganouj plate with bread, or shawarma—or served with olives and cocktails.

Yields14 Servings
Prep Time15 minsTotal Time15 mins
 2.20 lbs (1 kg) small size turnip
 7 cups water
 10 tbsp salt
 1 cup white vinegar
 1 medium size beet, cut into rounds or cubs
1

Cut turnip into slices or quarters, wash well, sprinkle with 4 spoons of salt.

2

Leave turnip in a sieve for several hours to get rid of water.

3

Wash turnip from salt, put in a jar, add the beet.

4

Dissolve remaining salt in water and little vinegar; pour over the turnip until fully covered.

5

Leave for a week before use. After open, keep in fridge.

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Ingredients

 2.20 lbs (1 kg) small size turnip
 7 cups water
 10 tbsp salt
 1 cup white vinegar
 1 medium size beet, cut into rounds or cubs

Directions

1

Cut turnip into slices or quarters, wash well, sprinkle with 4 spoons of salt.

2

Leave turnip in a sieve for several hours to get rid of water.

3

Wash turnip from salt, put in a jar, add the beet.

4

Dissolve remaining salt in water and little vinegar; pour over the turnip until fully covered.

5

Leave for a week before use. After open, keep in fridge.

Lebanese Turnip Pickles
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