South African Cucumber Relish Recipes

CUCUMBER RELISH

Steps:

• Use coarse blade on grinder, (I used food processor) combine all vegetables in large bowl.
• Sprinkle with salt.
• Cover with cold water, let stand 4 hours.
• Drain thoroughly in colander, press out all excess liquid.
• Combine sugar, vinegar, celery seed,& mustard seed.
• Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
• Stir in drained vegetables, simmer 10 minutes.
• Pack into jars to within 1/2 inch of the top.
• Put on cap, screw band firmly tight.
• Process in boiling water bath 10 minutes.
• Yield 5-6 pints.

SOUTH AFRICAN CUCUMBER RELISH

Steps:

• Grate the cucumbers on the large holes of a hand grater into a salad bowl.
• Sprinkle them with the salt and let them stand for 2 hours.
• Drain them in a colander, pressing out the liquid.
• Add the vinegar, garlic, and jalapeno pepper and mix well.
• Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour.

NINJA FRESH CUCUMBER RELISH

Steps:

• Peel cucumber, and then slice in half lengthwise. Spoon out the softer, seed filled portion in the center and discard. Quarter the peeled and cleaned cucumber halves to fit into the Mini Master Prep Bowl.
• Place cucumber and all other ingredients in the Mini Master a Prep Bowl. Secure the top and pulse in quick bursts for about 15 seconds, until cucumber and onion are diced well. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to let the flavors mingle.
• Cook time is chill time.
• BOB'S TIPS: Try adding pimentos to the relish in the first step to bring a little more color to the table. Omit the sugar and add a clove of garlic and 2 sprigs of fresh dill for a fresh dill relish.

CUCUMBER & MINT RELISH

Steps:

• Peel the cucumber and coarsely grate the sides, discarding the seeds. Season generously with salt. Tip into a colander or sieve and leave for 10 mins to drain, then squeeze out as much liquid as you can and tip into a bowl.
• Tip the remaining ingredients into a mini chopper or food processor and blitz. Pour the sauce over the cucumber and stir, then chill until needed. Serve scattered with mint.