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Jocotes encurtidos (jocotes encurtidos)

Jocotes, small yellow or red fruits very common in Central America, pickled in a sweet, spicy vinegar. Crunchy and tangy, they're eaten as a snack or as a side.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

Instructions

  1. Wash the jocotes thoroughly and lightly prick them with a fork.
  2. Bring the vinegar to the boil with the sugar, salt and the chilli cut in half.
  3. Add the crushed garlic clove and let it simmer for 3 minutes.
  4. Place the jocotes in a sterilised jar and pour the hot brine over them, covering them completely.
  5. Let cool, seal the jar and keep it in the fridge.
  6. Let it marinate for at least 2 days before tasting.

Variations and tips

Spicy version. Add a second chilli and a pinch of chilli powder to the brine.

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