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Spicy pickled water chestnuts served

Spicy Pickled Water Chestnuts

Spicy pickled water chestnuts are an exciting and refreshing addition, inspired by Asian cuisine. The crispy texture and slightly sweet taste of water chestnuts harmonize perfectly with the vinegar pickling, making them an excellent addition to salads, pasta dishes, and meats. This recipe balances the acidity of the vinegar with the sweetness of honey, while the mustard seeds and chili flakes add a little extra spiciness. For an even more intense flavor, add a little ginger or soy sauce to the brine!

Prep Time 15 min
Preparation 5 min
Total 20 min
95 Kcal
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Ingredients for this recipe

Servings: 4
⭕ 200 g Fresh water chestnuts
⭕ 150 ml White wine vinegar
⭕ 100 ml Water
⭕ 50 g Honey
⭕ 5 g Salt
⭕ 1 cloves Garlic
⭕ 5 Whole black peppercorns
⭕ 5 g Mustard seeds
⭕ 2 g Chili flakes

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    Preparation Steps

    1

    Thoroughly wash the fresh water chestnuts, then peel and slice them thinly.

    2

    In a small saucepan, combine the white wine vinegar, water, honey, and salt. Heat over medium heat until the honey and salt are completely dissolved.

    3

    Peel and halve the garlic clove. Lightly crush the whole black peppercorns and mustard seeds with the flat side of a knife to release their flavor.

    4

    In a clean, sealable jar, layer the water chestnut slices, then add the garlic, mustard seeds, crushed peppercorns, and chili flakes.

    5

    Pour the hot pickling liquid over the water chestnuts, then gently press down with a spoon to ensure they are completely submerged.

    6

    Let the jar cool to room temperature for about 30 minutes, then seal it and refrigerate for at least 24 hours to allow the flavors to meld.

    7

    Use the spicy pickled water chestnuts in salads, pasta dishes, or as a side dish with meats. They will keep in the refrigerator for 2-3 weeks.