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Pickled Scallions

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Try these anywhere you'd use pickled onion, such as in grain bowls, on roasted carrots, or on a cheese sandwich.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 1 pint

Ingredients

1

bunch scallions

2

teaspoons mustard seeds

1

teaspoon coriander seeds

1

/2 teaspoon cumin seeds

1

cup white wine vinegar

1

/2 cup sugar

1

tablespoon kosher salt

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Trim both ends of scallions and cut in half crosswise. Pack into a 1-pint heatproof jar.

    Step 2

    Toast mustard, coriander, and cumin seeds in a dry small saucepan over medium-low heat, tossing often, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add to jar.

    Step 3

    Bring vinegar, sugar, and salt to a simmer in same saucepan over medium heat, stirring to dissolve sugar and salt. Pour brine over scallions and seal jar. Chill at least 1 day before using.

  2. Do Ahead

    Step 4

    Scallions can be made 5 days ahead. Cover and chill.