PICKLED LIMES WITH GINGER AND CHILLIS
Ingredients
10 large limes, each cut into 8 pieces.
45ml 3T kosher salt coarse salt
60ml 4T white vinegar
45ml 3T grated fresh ginger
4 thinly sliced garlic cloves
5-6 hot chilli peppers, cut in half
1/2 cup sugar
5-6 fresh coriander sprigs.
Source: The Thrill of the Grill
Method
Give the lime pieces one good squeeze, reserve juice for other recipes.
Combine the lime pieces with 2T salt, mix thoroughly, put the mixture into a 1 quart glass jar and seal tightly
Place the jar in a sunny window for 3 days
After 3 days, mix in the remaining salt, replace the cover and put in the fridge, forget about it for 4-6 weeks
Pour the lime quarters and liquid from the jar into a saucepan, bring to the simmer.
Add vinegar, chilli, ginger, garlic, sugar, coriander.
Mix well, remove from the heat.
Cool to room temperature, then pour back in the jar.
The limes will keep covered tightly in the fridge for 6 weeks.