For many families, mustard greens are the first choice for pickling. Regular consumption of some mustard greens is very helpful to your health. Although mustard greens look like a pimple and taste awkward. It has some spiciness, so mustard greens are also called spicy vegetables. There are many ways to pickle mustard heads. So, what is the best way to pickle mustard heads? Let’s take a look. How to pickle mustard heads
Method 1:
Ingredients: Mustard heads.
Ingredients: Sichuan peppercorns, dried chili peppers, garlic, ginger, salt, white wine, water.
Steps:
1. After we purchased the mustard head, we washed it, and then removed the old skin and dirty areas. Pay special attention to the protruding parts. This The place is often dirty, so cut each mustard head into 2 to 4 pieces and lay them out in a well-ventilated place to dry.
2. Put all the materials and seasonings into the jar, and then add water, which can be clear water or boiled water, until the amount is almost the same as the jar.
3. We take out a small part of the water used to soak the peppers and ginger and put it into the new jar. This will make the pickling water in the new jar taste better. For some, we can also add some fresh chili peppers to it, which will make the taste better. You can make it directly from the jar of pickled chili peppers, and the taste will be better than making it freshly.
4. Stir everything in the jar evenly and stir the salt until it melts, otherwise it will sink to the bottom of the jar.
5. Put the dried mustard heads into the jar, and put something of the right size on top. This will prevent water from entering the jar and keep the inside hygienic.
6. After one day, we can take it out, then cut it into small pieces or slices, add some chicken essence and oil chili, and it is ready to eat.
Method 2:
1. We process the prepared mustard greens, remove the top and root skins, then clean them, wash them and drain them Moisture.
2. We cut the mustard heads into slices, then cut them into thicker strips, put them into a clean jar, add an appropriate amount of salt, stir evenly, and then marinate 12 It takes about an hour, stirring several times during this period.
4. Then put the above pasta sauce and soy sauce into the pot and bring to a boil. Then add an appropriate amount of white sugar and mix evenly. Take it out, cool down, and then add the dried mustard heads. Put them together in a sealed container, and then marinate for three to five days until they are delicious. We can take them out anytime we want to eat them.
How long can pickled mustard heads be stored?
Generally speaking, pickled mustard heads can be stored for one to two years. But we try not to leave it for too long. What should you pay attention to when pickling mustard heads
We can pickle fresh mustard heads. When pickling, add some acidic substances such as lemon juice. The acidity inside can be well suppressed. Nitrite, and some vitamin C tablets can also be added during the pickling process. You can crush the vitamin C tablets and put them into the water. And we must clean all the utensils when pickling. If we directly connect the fermentation bacteria, we need to clean and high-temperature sterilize the utensils first. We can scald or boil the utensils with water. When you pickle it, you must pay attention to sealing it and don't open it at will. When making it, you can control the taste to be slightly sweeter or saltier. These can reduce the nitrite content. , it will be healthier for the body. Everyone should also pay attention to controlling the dosage when eating. Don't eat more just because it tastes delicious. Eating too much is bad for your health and can easily lead to edema, so everyone should be careful.
If you want to pickle mustard heads in your life, we can make good use of the above method. When you pickle mustard heads, you can add some lemon juice or For other acidic substances, everyone also has a good way to pay attention to their preservation, so that they can be stored for a period of time and you can enjoy these delicacies at any time.