Piaaz-torshi - Persian Pickled Onions

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 lbs pearl onions, peeled
• 8 ounces garlic
• 2 tablespoons dried mint (leaves only) or 1/2 lb fresh mint leaves (leaves only)
• vinegar, to cover
• 2 -3 tablespoons salt (amount approximate)

Recipe

• 1 if using fresh mint, wash it and allow to dry completely; mince finely.
• 2 peel garlic and grate it; mix into mint.
• 3 peel onions.
• 4 drop a layer of onions in a large jar, sprinkle with mint mixture and salt; repeat layers until the jar is full.
• 5 pour in vinegar to the top of the jar, and place the lid on tightly.
• 6 store in a refrigerator for at least one month up to 2-3 months.
• 7 when removing onions from the jar, use a clean utensil.