Pickled Cucumber Rainbow Carrot Slaw Recipes

CUCUMBER AND CARROT PICKLE

Steps:

• Bring 3 cups water to a boil. Combine the shallots, cucumber, carrot and 1 tablespoon salt in a medium heatproof bowl. Carefully pour over the boiling water. Stir to mix evenly then let stand for 20 minutes.
• Drain the vegetables in a colander, pressing them to remove excess liquid, then transfer them to a bowl. Add the vinegar, sugar, chile and the remaining 1 teaspoon salt. Stir until the sugar and salt dissolve then refrigerate until ready to use, at least 10 minutes and up to 1 hour.

PICKLED RAINBOW CHARD

Steps:

• Trim leaves from Swiss chard; save for another use. Cut stems into 2-in. pieces; place in a large heatproof nonreactive bowl. Add onion, pickling spices, celery seed and mustard seed. , In a small saucepan, combine sugar, vinegar and water; bring to a boil. Cook 1 minute, stirring to dissolve sugar; pour carefully over chard mixture. Cool completely. Refrigerate, covered, overnight, stirring occasionally.

JAPANESE-STYLE QUICK-PICKLED SLAW

Steps:

• Whisk first 6 ingredients in medium saucepan. Bring to boil; pour into large bowl. Add cucumber, carrot and red bell pepper. Cool. (Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover; let stand at room temperature.) Add cabbage to vegetable mixture; toss to blend. Season to taste with salt.
• *Sold at Asian markets and in the Asian foods section of many supermarkets.

REFRIGERATOR RAINBOW CARROT PICKLES

Steps:

• Scrub carrots thoroughly (do not peel), rinse well, and drain. Using a mandoline or food processor, slice into 1/8-inch-thick rounds, discarding tops. Transfer to a colander set over a bowl. Toss with sugar and 1 teaspoon salt. Let stand 1 hour, then rinse under cold water; drain.
• Toast cloves or coriander seeds in a nonreactive 3-quart pot over medium heat, shaking pan, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Carefully pour in water. Stir in vinegar, honey, and remaining 3 teaspoons salt. Bring to a boil; add carrots and cook, stirring, just until brine returns to a simmer, about 8 minutes.
• Spoon carrots into 2 clean quart jars, using a slotted spoon, and pack them in snugly. Carefully pour or ladle enough brine over veggies to cover completely, leaving about 1/2 inch headspace. Wipe rims with a damp paper towel. Let cool to room temperature, about 1 hour.
• Apply clean lids. Chill at least 24 hours before eating for best flavor. (Flavor improves with time.) Store in fridge up to 1 month.

CUCUMBER SLAW

Steps:

• Combine cucumbers, carrots, onion, sugar, coriander, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl; add vinegar and mix well.

PICKLED CUCUMBER RAINBOW CARROT SLAW

Steps:

• Using a julienne peeler, a peeler or grater, shred the cucumber and carrots into long strips.
• In a mixing bowl, combine the vinegar, sugar, mustard, coriander, black pepper and red pepper flakes. Whisk in the oil and toss with the carrots and cucumbers to coat.
• Garnish with the cilantro. Chill until ready to serve.

QUICK PICKLED ASIAN SLAW

Steps:

• Toss the cabbage, cucumber and carrots together in a heatproof bowl, then set aside.
• Bring the vinegars, sugar and salt to a boil in a small saucepan. Pour the vinegar mixture over the cabbage mixture, tossing to make sure all the veggies are covered. Let sit for 15 minutes. Use the slaw to add flavor to your favorite Asian bowl or sandwich. Vegetables can be kept in their pickling liquid in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

CARROT SLAW

Steps:

• Combine all the dressing ingredients, and toss over 2 cups peeled shredded carrots, just before serving.
• Note-- sometimes I make my carrots in long strips with a potato peeler, (looks like linguini) and also add equal amount of a zucchini cut the same way-- for a two veggie slaw.