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Mauritian Confit Pickle

Cultural Context

Originating from the diverse culinary landscape of Mauritius, Confit Pickle, or Achard, reflects the island's multicultural heritage, blending influences from Indian, Chinese, and Creole cuisines. Traditionally served as a condiment, it enhances meals with its tangy and spicy flavor, often accompanying curries or grilled meats. Today, this pickle has found popularity beyond Mauritius, inspiring variations across the globe, while still holding a cherished place in Mauritian households.

MauritianMUside
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 pineapple
brown sugar
water
vinegar
tamarind
red chilies

mustard seeds

🥗Healthier: ground mustard

💰Cheaper: none

Ground mustard offers a similar flavor profile.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds a fruity note.

chili peppers

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: none

Bell peppers provide crunch without heat.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: none

Honey adds natural sweetness.

1

Chop and peel the whole pineapple, removing the brown eyes.

2

Cut the pineapple into small pieces and place them in a large jar.

3

In a pot, melt brown sugar with water to create a pickling solution.

4

Add vinegar to the sugar-water mixture and stir until dissolved.

5

Chop red chilies (Bird's Eye or Thai) and add them to the pickling solution.

6

Pour the pickling solution over the pineapple in the jar.

7

Leave the jar to marinate in the sunshine or on a windowsill.

8

Transfer the jar to the fridge for storage.

Cooking Techniques

cookingmixingpreserving

Equipment Needed

potlarge jarknifecutting boardspatula

Spice Level:

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Dietary

veganvegetariandairy-freeegg-freegluten-freenut-freesoy-freelow-carb

Also Known As

AchardPickleConfit Pickle

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