Jumbo Green Olives Pickling – (Tofahy)
Jumbo Green Olives Pickling – (Tofahy)
Ingredients
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Salt Solution
Instructions
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Boil water in a large pot, then blanch the olives for 4 minutes.
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Drain the olives in a colander and let them cool completely.
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In a large bowl, combine diced lemons, red and green chili slices, black seed, lemon juice, sweet pepper paste (or chili paste), celery, grated carrots, and garlic cloves. Mix well.
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For every cup of cold water, dissolve coarse salt, citric acid, sugar, and turmeric. Mix until fully dissolved.
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In sterilized jars, layer the olives with the prepared filling.
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Add lemon slices and garlic cloves on top to seal the flavors.
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Pour the brine solution over the olives, ensuring they are fully submerged.
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Seal the jars tightly.
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Leave the jars at room temperature for 7 days to ferment.