Ingredients
- ½ cup water, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons + ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 medium zucchini (about 500g), sliced 3mm thick
- 1 small onion, sliced 3mm thick
- 3 ice cubes
- 2 cups apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1½ teaspoons ground mustard
- 1½ teaspoons mustard seed
- ¾ teaspoon turmeric
- ½ jalapeno chilli (or more if you prefer), finely sliced
Spicy refrigerator Zucchini Pickle
Method
- In a small bowl, stir together the water and salt until the salt has dissolved
- Place the zucchini and onion into a zip lock freezer bag
- Add the water and salt solution, the ice cubes, and additional cold water to cover the zucchini and onions
- Stir to combine
- Seal the bag and allow to sit for 1 hour
- Meanwhile, combine the vinegar, sugar, mustards, turmeric and sliced chilli in a small saucepan over medium heat
- Simmer for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally to be sure that the sugar dissolves, then remove from the heat and set aside
- Drain the zucchini mixture in a colander and remove all excess moisture, either by putting it through a salad spinner or rolling it up in a clean kitchen towel lined with paper towels
- Place the zucchini mixture in a large jar (or multiple smaller jars) and pour the pickling liquid over top, ensuring that all the zucchini mixture is covered in liquid
- Place the lid on the jar and refrigerate for at least 1 day before serving
- The pickles can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 months