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Overnight Fennel And Jicama Pickles With Orange Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 3 juice oranges, zest julienned, juice squeezed & strained
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/4 c rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsps salt-packed capers, rinsed
  •  Pinch of saffron, crumbled
  • 1 small jicama (1 lb), peeled & cut into 3-by-1/3-inch matchsticks
  • 2 fennel bulbs (3/4 lb each)-halved, cored & cut into 1/3-inch-thick wedges
  • 1 1/2 c water
  • 1 1/2 tsps crushed red pepper
  • 2 tsps kosher salt

Directions
  • Step #1 In a medium bowl, stir the vinegar with the salt, sugar & saffron until the salt & sugar dissolve.
  • Step #2 Add the crushed red pepper, capers, orange zest & juice & water.
  • Step #3 In a deep glass or ceramic bowl, mix the jicama & fennel.
  • Step #4 Pour the brine over the vegetables.
  • Step #5 Press a sheet of plastic over the vegetables & top this with a heavy pot lid or plate to keep them submerged in the brine.
  • Step #6 Refrigerate overnight.
  • Step #7 Drain the pickles & reserve the brine.
  • Step #8 Arrange the pickles in a shallow bowl, drizzle them with some of the reserved brine & serve.
  • Step #9 Make Ahead: The pickles can be put in the fridged in the brine for 2 days.
  • Step #10 Notes: one serving Calories 29 kcal, Total Fat 0.
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