Star Fruit Pickles Carambola
Add a tropical twist to your pickling repertoire with this vibrant Star Fruit Pickles Carambola recipe! Featuring the unique, tangy-sweet flavor of star fruit (carambola), this recipe transforms the exotic fruit into a zesty, boldly spiced condiment that's perfect for elevating any meal. The pickling brine—infused with aromatic mustard and fenugreek seeds, warm turmeric, fiery chili flakes, and fresh slices of garlic and ginger—creates a harmonious balance of flavors. Quick and easy to prepare in under 30 minutes of active time, these pickles are perfect for adding a burst of flavor to rice dishes, curries, sandwiches, or roasted meats. With its bright star-shaped slices and bold seasoning, this refrigerator pickle not only tastes amazing but is also a feast for the eyes, making it a must-try for any home chef.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Star fruit (carambola)
- 1 tablespoon Salt
- 4 tablespoons Sugar
- 125 milliliters White vinegar
- 125 milliliters Water
- 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon Fenugreek seeds
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon Red chili flakes
- 4 units Garlic cloves (sliced thinly)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger (julienned)
Instructions
Wash the star fruit thoroughly and pat dry. Slice them thinly crosswise into star-shaped pieces, discarding any seeds.
Place the sliced star fruit in a large bowl and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of salt. Toss to combine. Let it sit for 30 minutes to release excess moisture. Drain the released liquid and transfer the star fruit to a clean, dry bowl.
In a small saucepan, combine white vinegar, water, and sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves completely. Remove from heat and let the brine cool slightly.
In a small skillet, toast the mustard seeds and fenugreek seeds over low heat until aromatic, about 1-2 minutes. Be careful not to burn them.
Add the toasted seeds, turmeric powder, red chili flakes, sliced garlic, and julienned ginger to the vinegar mixture. Stir well to combine.
Pour the spiced vinegar mixture over the prepared star fruit slices. Toss gently to coat all the pieces evenly.
Transfer the pickle mixture to a sterilized glass jar, pressing the star fruit down to ensure it is fully submerged in the brine.
Seal the jar with a tight lid and let the pickle sit at room temperature for 24 hours to develop the flavors.
Store the jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Serve as a tangy condiment with rice, curries, roasts, or sandwiches.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
443 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.3 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.7 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 7104 mg | 309% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 94.6 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.9 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 70.7 g | ||
| Protein | 8.0 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 74 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 953 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
