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	* Exported from MasterCook * Turshi Left - Persian Pickled Turnips Recipe By : Serving Size : Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Volume 9-12 Dec 2006 Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 2 pounds white turnips -- (about 6 small), peeled and sliced or julienned 1 medium beet -- peeled and sliced 5 garlic cloves -- thinly sliced (5 to 6) 1 small fresh hot red chili -- whole or minced or 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes or 2 tablespoons chopped celery leaves -- (optional) Brine: 2 1/2 cups water 1 1/4 cups white wine vinegar -- or cider vinegar 2 tablespoons additive-free table salt or 3 tablespoons kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon olive oil -- (optional) 1. Combine the turnips, beets, garlic and, if using, chili. Place in a sterilized 2-quart jar. 2. To make the brine: Bring the water, vinegar and salt to a boil in a medium saucepan; stir until dissolved. Pour over the turnips to cover. If desired, drizzle the oil over top to seal. Let cool then tightly cover. Place in a cool place for at least 10 days. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month. Serve chilled or at room temperature. VARIATIONS Turshi de Culupidia (Middle Eastern Pickled Cauliflower): Substitute 1 large head (about 2 pounds) cauliflower cut into florets for the turnips. Turshi Khodar (Middle Eastern Pickled Mixed Vegetables): Reduce the turnips to 1/2 pound and add 3/4 pound sliced carrots, 1/2 pound cauliflower cut into florets, 1/2 pound sliced koosa (Middle Eastern squash) or zucchini, 1 or 2 seeded and sliced green or red bell peppers, 2 to 3 sliced stalks celery and 1 cup (about 4 ounces) shredded cabbage or 5 to 6 small kirby cucumbers. Serving Size: About 2 quarts Formatted by Chupa Babi in MC: 11.24.04 Notes : Pickled turnips, called mkhelal lifet in Arabic and navets sales in the Maghreb, are a mainstay of mezes. They are also pickled with assorted mixed seasonal vegetables. Beets are commonly added to impart a light pink color. Contributed to the FareShare Gazette by Chupa; 10 December 2006. www.fareshare.net - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

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