Giardiniera (pronounced as “jar-din-air-ah”) is an Italian condiment consisting of pickled vegetables marinated in vinegar or oil, and it's delicious. It can be used to top hot dogs, pizza, and sandwiches or used as a dip for nachos, crackers, or toasted bread.
Ingredients for Giardiniera:
Method of preparing the Giardiniera:
-
Cut the vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
-
In a pan, combine white wine vinegar, water, sugar, salt, and bay leaves, and bring the mixture to a simmer on medium heat.
-
Add the cauliflower and carrots into the brine and simmer for 3 minutes. Then add the celery and peppers, and simmer for another 2 minutes before removing from the heat.
-
Add the pepperoncini to the vegetables, then cover the pan with a lid, and let sit for 5 minutes.
-
In a bowl, combine olive oil, oregano, and fennel seeds. Add 2 tbsp of the vinegar brine into the bowl. Stir.
-
Drain the vegetables, then transfer to the bowl with the marinade and toss to coat. Let cool to room temperature. This should take around 15-20 minutes.
-
Transfer into a jar or airtight container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. The flavor will develop fully after 1 day.
-
You can store giardiniera in the fridge for up to a week. Giardiniera can be stored either cold or at room temperature.
Source: Thekitchn.com
Go to BabaMail
