Homemade Pickle Relish
Homemade Pickle Relish is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. Toss cucumber and onion with 3/4 teaspoon salt in a sieve set over a bowl and drain 3 hours.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
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Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionToss cucumber and onion with 3/4 teaspoon salt in a sieve set over a bowl and drain 3 hours.
Discard liquid from bowl.
Wrap cucumber and onion in a kitchen towel (not terry cloth) and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
Bring vinegar, sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt to a boil in a small heavy saucepan, stirring until sugar has dissolved, then boil until reduced to about 1/2 cup, 3 to 4 minutes.
Add cucumber-onion mixture and simmer, stirring, 2 minutes.
Stir cornstarch mixture, then stir into relish.
Simmer, stirring, 1 minute.
Transfer relish to a bowl and chill, uncovered, until cold, about 1 1/2 hours.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.