Mexicanpickledcarrotsescabeche Recipes

CARROT ESCABECHE (MEXICAN PICKLED CARROTS AND CHILIS)

Steps:

• Place the vinegar, salt, sugar, oregano and 75 ml/2 fl oz/1/4 cup water in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar, and bring to the boil.
• Add the remaining ingredients and cook for 2 minutes. Pour into a bowl and cool to room temperature.
• Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve cold or at room temperature.

MEXICAN PICKLED CARROTS (ESCABECHE)

Steps:

• Place the sliced vegetables in a non-reactive container that has a tight-fitting lid.
• Combine remaining ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook 2 to 3 minutes.
• Pour the hot pickling liquid over the vegetables and allow to cool at room tenmperature. Discard any leftover liquid.
• When cool, cover and refrigerate the pickles for at least 3 hours.

TAQUERIA-STYLE SPICY PICKLED CARROTS

Steps:

• Whisk vinegar, water, and sea salt together in a small saucepan. Bring to a low boil over medium-high heat, reduce heat, and simmer until salt is completely dissolved, about 3 minutes. Set aside.
• Peel carrots and cut them into 1/2-inch diagonal slices. Cut onion into quarters. Cut each quarter into 3 strips. Cut stems off jalapenos and cut each jalapeno into 6 strips. Slightly crush each garlic clove.
• Warm oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat, add carrots, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 6 minutes. Add bay leaves, peppercorns, oregano, and cumin seeds. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add onion, jalapenos, and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender and fragrant but not soft, about 15 minutes.
• Place vegetables in a 24-ounce wide-mouth canning jar. Pour in the cooled vinegar mixture until liquid reaches 1 inch from the top. Pour olive oil on top and secure the lid. Allow to cool to room temperature. The carrots are ready to serve after 1 hour but best after sitting for 24 hours.

ESCABECHE (PICKLED VEGETABLES)

Steps:

• Heat oil in large pan over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Add garlic and onions and saute for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Reduce heat to medium and add carrots, peppercorns, thyme, oregano, marjoram and bay leaves. Cover and cook for 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt.
• Add cauliflower, jalapenos, vinegar and 1 cup water. Stir well, cover, and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes.
• Add zucchini and jicama. Cover and cook for 5 minutes more. Vegetables should remain crunchy. Do not overcook.
• Transfer to a bowl and discard bay leaves. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Serve at room temperature.