Pickled lime may sound strange at first, but trust us, they’re delicious. They add the perfect amount of zest to any spicy, creamy, or sweet dish. They’re easier to keep for long periods of time than normal limes, so you can always have them on hand when you think a particular dessert can use a little something extra. They’re naturally great options for vegetarians, or anyone concerned with a healthy diet due to the health properties of limes. Try some today, and you’ll always want to have some lime preserves. This recipe stores well. You can store it in a hot case and eat later, and it will still taste as delicious as freshly prepared.
Health Benefits
Limes can do a lot more for us than just provide the zest we so often crave on our food. Lime cleanses the body and boosts immunity as a matter of course. It’s also one of the original treatments for scurvy due to being a good source of Vitamin C. Although scurvy is no longer a common ailment like it once was, recent environmental factors and work conditions have seen an increase in new cases. Hot environments and work places like furnaces, combined with the increasing levels of airborne pollutants make it easy to run low on crucial vitamin C. A little lime is the perfect thing to prevent that.
Ingredients
limes—juiced (keep the rinds for pickling): 10
tbsp sea salt: 4
tbsp olive oil: 2
tsp mustard seeds: 2
cup julienned ginger: 1/4
cup slit green chilies: 1/4
ml water: 100
tsp sugar: 2
tbsp balsamic vinegar: 2
How To Make Lime Pickle
- In a clean jar, add all the ingredients, including lemon juice as well as the rinds. Cover with a muslin cloth and expose to sunshine for about ten days. Shake the jar once everyday to ensure the pickle stays fresh.
- When the color of the lime peels changes from bright yellow to brown, the pickle is read y for consumption
- Store lime pickle in a cool, dry place.
Note: to ensure the pickle stays fresh throughout the year, heat a spoon over direct flame before reaching out for the pickle jar.
Trivia
A 2014 lime shortage in Mexico caused the prices of lime to shoot from $0.29/lime to $1.00/lime.