how to make khiar shoor
How to make Persian pickled cucumber (Khiar Shoor) at home?
Yield: 10 people
Materials
- 1 kg Cucumber
- 10 cloves Garlic
- 3 tbsp Salt
- 4 cup Water
- ½ cup Vinegar
- Fresh pepper, or red pepper powder
- Fresh aromatic herbs such as basil, mint or parsley
Instructions
- Wash the cucumbers and garlic. Let them dry.
- Clean up the aromatic herbs and wash them. Let them dry as well.
- Wash the jar you've chosen to store your pickles in. Thoroughly dry it with a kitchen towel.
- Pour water into a suitable pot and put it on the stove. Add salt and vinegar.Let the water boil, then turn the heat off. Let the water cool down.
- Arrange the cucumbers in the jar. Put garlic, herbs, and pepper in between the cucumbers.
- Pour the the liquid mixture on the cucumbers in the jar. The water should completely cover the cucumbers.
- Close the lid tightly. If the pickles are in contact with air, they mold and become mushy. Store the jar in a cold, dark place like Kitchen cabinet. After 7-10 days, the pickles are ready to serve!