Quick Pickled Celery Relish.

Name: Quick Pickled Celery Relish.
Ingredients: 1 bunch celery hearts, cut into small dice (about 1 cup), most of the leaves removed.; 1 small shallot, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro stems; 1/4 - 1 thai chili (to taste), seeds, stem and white pith removed, finely chopped; 1/2 tablespoon salt; cold water; 2 limes, juiced; enough rice vinegar to bring total acid (rice vinegar plus lime juice) to 3/4 cups; 1/2 cup water; 1 lime, zested; 10 whole mint leaves; 4 tablespoons white sugar

12 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1 bunch celery hearts, cut into small dice (about 1 cup), most of the leaves removed.
1 small shallot, finely chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro stems
1/4 - 1 thai chili (to taste), seeds, stem and white pith removed, finely chopped
1/2 tablespoon salt
cold water
2 limes, juiced
enough rice vinegar to bring total acid (rice vinegar plus lime juice) to 3/4 cups
1/2 cup water
1 lime, zested
10 whole mint leaves
4 tablespoons white sugar

Directions

1

Combine celery, shallot, cilantro stems, and chili in a shallow bowl.
2

Sprinkle vegetables with salt, and cover with cold water.
3

Let sit 3 hours. Strain, extracting as much liquid as possible without pressing down on the vegetables. Discard the liquid.
4

Combine the lime juice, vinegar, 1/2 cup water, lime zest, mint leaves, and sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil.
5

Simmer for 5 minutes over medium heat. Remove and discard the mint leaves.
6

Add the vegetables. Simmer for 10 minutes over medium heat.
7

Drain most of the liquid (reserving for another use, if desired). Serve relish hot, warm, or chilled.