Najmieh Batmanglij

Onion Pickle

Torshi-e piaz

Preparation info
  • Makes

    2 jars

    • Difficulty

      Easy

    • Ready in

      30 min

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By Najmieh Batmanglij

Published 2011

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Ingredients

  • 1 pounds (450 g) pearl onions
  • 1 tablespoon pickling salt (or

Method

  1. Sterilize the canning jars in boiling water. Drain and allow to dry thoroughly.
  2. Wash and drain the onions. Peel the onions and remove the roots at the bottom. With the point of a paring knife cut a cross mark in the bottom of each onion so it will absorb vinegar. Leave onion tops intact.
  3. In a large saucepan, bring salt and vinegar to a boil over high