Name: Pickled Asparagus
Prep time: 360 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 420 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Russian
Ingredients: Asparagus - 500 g; Salt - 1 tbsp.; Apple cider vinegar 6% - 1 glass; Dill seeds - 1 tbsp.; Garlic - 2 clove; Vegetable oil 2 tbsp. l. - 1.5 tbsp.; Black peppercorns - 1 tsp.; Sugar - 1 tbsp.

Russian

Discover the amazing taste of pickled asparagus – a perfect appetizer that will delight you with its freshness and piquancy. This recipe transforms ordinary asparagus into an exquisite dish that will become the star of your table. Prepare for a culinary adventure where each stalk of asparagus is infused with an aromatic marinade, creating a unique combination of flavors.

Start by preparing the asparagus: if it's young and thin, leave it as is. If the stalks are mature and thick, carefully snap off about 2-2.5 cm from the tough, lower part of each stalk.

Take a vegetable peeler and carefully peel the stalks of mature asparagus, removing the tough outer skin.

For mature asparagus: immerse it in boiling water for 1-2 minutes, then quickly transfer it to ice water to stop the cooking process, and dry thoroughly. Young asparagus only needs to be blanched with boiling water in a colander and patted dry.

Prepare tall, sterilized jars that can accommodate the asparagus spears vertically, ensuring the marinade will completely cover them. Carefully arrange the asparagus in the jars.

Prepare the marinade: heat the vinegar over medium heat. It should be warm, but do not bring it to a boil.

Add salt and sugar to the warm vinegar, stirring thoroughly until completely dissolved.

Peel and thinly slice the garlic, then add it to the vinegar mixture. Pour in the vegetable oil, add the dill seeds and pepper. For a richer flavor, you can add a few spoonfuls of Dijon mustard.

Thoroughly mix the marinade and pour it over the asparagus in the jars. Top up with warm water until the asparagus is completely submerged.

Seal the jars tightly with lids and refrigerate them for at least 6 hours, allowing the asparagus to marinate thoroughly and absorb the flavors.

Pickled Asparagus

European

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Ukrainian

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Восточная


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This appetizer is the perfect blend of simplicity and sophistication. It doesn't require special culinary skills, yet it looks vibrant, exotic, and boasts a unique flavor. If you don't like things too spicy, simply reduce the amount of chili pepper in the marinade. However, it's precisely this piquant note that beautifully complements the sweet and sour fruits, creating a harmonious flavor profile. Pan-fried shrimp, skewered with physalis and grapes, will be a true centerpiece for your table.

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