How to Make Persian Pickled Beets: A Sweet and Tangy Delight

According to SAEDNEWS, Pickled beets add a sweet and tangy touch to salads, sandwiches, burgers, and charcuterie boards. Once you learn how to pickle beets, you’ll find yourself wanting to add them to almost everything!

Pickled beets make a quick and tasty snack, and they’re a great way to spruce up meals like sandwiches and salads.

To transform the flavor of beets, pickling emerges as an excellent method. The combination of vinegar and spices effectively reduces their earthy taste while enhancing their natural sweetness. Pickled beets have a zesty, delicious flavor that somewhat resembles that of tomatoes. They can be used as a substitute for tomatoes on burgers and sandwiches when tomatoes are out of season. Interestingly, many people who were initially skeptical about beets may be won over when they try them, especially when served alongside familiar dishes.

Once you learn how to make pickled beets, you might also fall in love with this nutritious vegetable. Here’s a simple recipe (Labou), so you can make your own pickled beets at home.

Pickled Beets Recipe

Ingredients:

- 1 kilogram of beets

- White vinegar (enough to fill your jar)

- Salt (to taste)

- 2 glasses of water

How to Prepare Pickled Beets:

1. Clean the Beets: Wash the beets thoroughly and place them in a pot.

2. Boil the Beets: Add enough water to the pot to cover the beets. Heat the pot over medium heat and cook the beets for 30 to 45 minutes, or until a fork goes in easily. Cooking time may vary depending on the size and type of beets.

3. Cool and Peel: Once cooked, drain the beets and let them cool slightly. When they are cool enough to handle, peel them and cut them into various shapes and sizes.

4. Prepare the Pickling Liquid: In a separate pot, combine the water you reserved from boiling the beets with vinegar and a little salt. Heat this mixture until it starts to boil.

5. Pickle the Beets: Place the cut beets into a clean glass jar and pour the boiling liquid over the beets. Seal the jar tightly and store it in a cool place.

6. Save the Beet Water: Don’t throw away the water you used to boil the beets! You can keep it in a container to use for coloring other foods or desserts.

With this easy recipe, you’ll be enjoying pickled beets in no time. So go ahead, give it a try, and you might just discover a new love for this underrated veggie!