Mixed Pickled Vegetables

Quick pickles are a wonderful way to use an abundance of vegetables. This simple and quick method of ‘pickling’ keeps the vegetables crisp, with a subtle background sweet-sour-salty taste.

I like munching on them for a snack, mixing them with unsalted cooked rice for a morning surprise (it’s very Japanese) or serving crudités with a creamy garlic-based dip.

Difficulty: simple
Yield: makes 2 liters (2 quarts)