Egypt’s 3,300-Year Pickling Tradition 🇪🇬 Streets & Food Tasting | Egypt Vlog 367 | المخلل المصري

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds a fruity note while maintaining acidity.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey offers natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

green peppers

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Zucchini provides a similar crunch with fewer calories.

bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried oregano

Dried oregano can substitute for flavor without extra cost.

Prepare vegetables by washing and cutting them into desired sizes.

Combine vinegar, water, salt, and sugar in a pot; heat until dissolved.

Add garlic, bay leaves, black peppercorns, mustard seeds, and coriander seeds to the pot.

Place the prepared vegetables into sterilized jars, packing them tightly.

Pour the hot vinegar mixture over the vegetables, ensuring they are fully submerged.

Add dill and chili peppers to each jar for extra flavor.

Seal the jars tightly with lids and let them cool to room temperature.

Refrigerate the jars for at least 3 days before consuming for best flavor.

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