JAPANESE PICKLED WATERMELON RIND

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My Okinawan grandmother and mother have made pickled watermelon rind for as long as I can remember. I've continued the tradition with this quick recipe. It's a form of "tsukemono," or Japanese pickles. My siblings and I have always been taught that we should use as much of a fruit or vegetable as possible, and then compost the rest. Per my "obaasan," or grandmother, the rind is good for you and helps your blood flow throughout your body. You can definitely find this tsukemono in all of our fridges in summer when watermelon is plentiful. Serve as a garnish, or as a side to rice.

Provided by Diana71

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Canning and Preserving Recipes     Pickled

Time 8h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon white sugar
2 cups watermelon rind, peeled
1 (16-ounce) Mason jar

Steps:

  • Combine apple cider vinegar and soy sauce in a bowl. Stir in salt and sugar; continue mixing until completely dissolved.
  • Press the cut pieces of watermelon rind into a 16-ounce Mason jar. Pour pickling liquid over watermelon rinds. Seal and refrigerate overnight for best results.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 27.3 calories, Carbohydrate 6.1 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.6 g, Sodium 657.6 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

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