Quick + Easy Persian Cucumber Pickle

Name: Quick + Easy Persian Cucumber Pickle (Khiar Shur)
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: Makes: 1 mason jar
Cuisine: Iranian
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 tablespoon fine sea salt; ¼ cup apple cider vinegar; Sprigs of Fresh thyme, parsley and dill; 1¾ cups water; 2 teaspoons coriander seeds; 1 pound (450 g) Persian cucumbers, about 6, rinsed and thoroughly patted dry. Sliced length-wise into quarters; 6 cloves garlic, peeled

Khiar Shur

Preparation info

Makes:
1
mason jar

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
20 min

Appears in

Joon

By Najmieh Batmanglij

Published 2015

About

Ingredients

1 pound (450 g) Persian cucumbers, about 6, rinsed and thoroughly patted dry. Sliced length-wise into quarters

Asia
Iran
Gluten-free
Vegan

Method

In a clean mason jar, alternately arrange the cucumbers, garlic, thyme, parsley, dill, and coriander seeds.
For the brine: In a small saucepan, place water, salt, and sugar, and bring to a boil. Stir well until salt and sugar are dissolved completely.
Fill the jar with the hot brine. Add the vinegar on top. Close tightly, turn upside down and allow to