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Pickled Turnip (Lift Makbouse)

Gently simmered turnips, beetroots and hot pepper, an Iraqi pickle.

Serves 20 · Easy

Serves
20

Ingredients

Time
Prep 30 min
Difficulty
easy
  1. 1

    Blanch turnips in boiling water and then peel them. Peel the beetroot. Wash the turnips and beetroot well and slice into quarters.

  2. 2

    Place in a large sterile glass jar with the hot pepper. Cover with the pickling solution and seal with an airtight lid. Let set at least 10 days before using.

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