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Torshi Piaz (Persian Pickled Onions)

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Resting Time7 days

Ingredients

  • ½ kg Small onion (Red or White)
  • 3 cup Vinegar (Red or White)
  • 1 tbsp Dry mint
  • 1 tbsp Salt
  • Water as needed
  • 3 cloves Garlic optional
  • 1 Fresh hot pepper optional

Instructions

  • Peel the onions and wash them. put them in a colander to dry completely. Wash and dry fresh garlic and peppers.
    Wash the pickle jar well and leave it to dry completely. You can dry these ingredients with a clean towel.
  • Cut the top of the onions into a small slice. In this way, put a plus sign above each one.
  • Pour some vinegar in the pot and put it on the heat. When it boils, put the onions in it for 5 minutes. Add salt. Add garlic and peppers to boil a little.
  • Turn off the heat. Pour the onions, garlic and peppers into the colander.
  • Pour the onions into the jar. Put garlic and peppers and some mint.
  • Pour vinegar on them.
  • Cap the lid of the jar and place it in a dry and cool place. It is ready to use after 1 week.
  • After the pickle is ready, store it in the refrigerator.