Pickled Vegetables
These Korean quick pickles, known as Jangajji, feature a crunchy, refreshing medley of seasonal vegetables preserved in a perfectly balanced soy sauce-based brine. By using a hot pour-over technique, these vegetables retain their satisfying crispness while absorbing the savoury, sweet, and tangy flavours. It is a wonderfully simple, versatile recipe that works beautifully with everything from cucumbers and onions to chayote and garlic scapes.
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Cooking Instructions
Cooking: 5 minutes
Notes:
This method is not for long-term canning; it is a quick pickling technique that is best stored in the fridge and consumed within a few weeks.
Pouring the boiling hot brine directly over the raw vegetables is the secret to creating a superior, lasting crunch in your pickles.
For vegetables that release significant water content, you may choose to drain the brine after 3 to 4 days, boil it down to concentrate the flavour, and pour it back over for extended storage.
Almost any sturdy vegetable works well here; simply select based on your preference for colour, shape, and texture, ensuring they are cut into bite-sized pieces.
Prepare Vegetables
Wash and cut your chosen vegetables, such as cucumbers, onions, and peppers, into uniform, bite-sized pieces, ensuring any seedy or soft parts are removed.
Pack Jars
Tightly pack the prepared vegetables into clean glass jars, shaking them down to maximise space, and add optional lemon slices for freshness.
Boil Brine
In a pot, bring the water, soy sauce, and sugar to a boil to dissolve the sugar completely, then remove from the heat and stir in the vinegar.
Pour and Cool
Pour the hot brine immediately over the packed vegetables in the jars, filling to the top, then cover and allow to cool.
Store and Serve
Once cooled, store the jars in the fridge; the pickles can be eaten as early as the next day and will stay fresh for several weeks.
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Ingredients
| Water | 2 parts |
| Soy Sauce | 1 part |
| Vinegar | ½ part |
| Sugar | ½ part |
| Cucumbers | As needed |
| Onions | As needed |
| Peppers | As needed |
| Lemon Slices | Optional |
