Say goodbye to waste and hello to flavour with these lightning-fast 1-2-3 Quick Pickles.

Made with everyday pantry staples and Selati Sugar, they’re the perfect way to add a punch of personality to any plate!

1,2,3 Quick pickles 

Serves: 4  

Ingredients 

750ml sunflower oil
2 bay leaves
2 cinnamon sticks 
 ¼ cup curry leaves
300g (about 3) onions, finely chopped 
Salt to taste 
3 Tbsp pickling spice 
1 cup Selati White Sugar 
3 whole garlic cloves, peeled
300g (about 2) large carrots, peeled and cubed 
2 Tbsp crushed garlic 
1 Tbsp crushed ginger 
300g cabbage, chopped 
300g green beans, peeled and cubed 
200ml vinegar 
3 green chillis  

Method 

1. In a pot, heat 2 cups of the oil with a bay leaf, cinnamon sticks and curry leaves. Bring to a simmer without burning the leaves.  
2. Once oil is infused with flavour, add onion. 
3. Sprinkle salt, pickling spice and sugar into the onion and cook this down until translucent, about 10 minutes.  
4. Add the garlic, carrots, reduce to low heat and cook for a further 10 minutes.  
5. Taste for seasoning and adjust salt where necessary. The flavour you taste here will determine your seasoning, but this will develop when storing.  You can also add more spices if desired.  
6. Add the vinegar and cook through until the acidity is no longer harsh, about 5 minutes.  
7. Toss in the cabbage, chilli and green beans.  
8. Scoop contents into sanitised jars, filling up with oil to cover completely. Cool.  
9. Refrigerate until needed. 
10. Refrigerate for two weeks to develop the flavour fully.   

Enjoy as a side dish next to curries, stews, pies and more. 

For more information about Selati Sugar, visit www.selati.co.za. 

Recipe & styling: Sjaan van der Ploeg

Photography: Donna Lewis

Also read: Sticky BBQ basting sauce with Selati Sugar 

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