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If you have 5 minutes, you can make quick pickled shallots with a sweet, sour, and tangy taste to bring more flavor and spice to your meals. {Gluten-Free, Vegan}

Chinese-Style Quick Pickled Shallots

By Maggie Zhu
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
If you have 5 minutes, you can make quick pickled shallots with a sweet, sour, and tangy taste to bring more flavor and spice to your meals. {Gluten-Free, Vegan}

Ingredients

  • 1 shallot , sliced into 1/4" (1/2 cm) round pieces
  • 1/4 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns (or black peppercorns)
  • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Place the shallots in a heat proof bowl.
  • Add the peppercorns to a small pot. Toast over medium-low heat until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add the vinegar, water, sugar, and salt to the pot. Cook and stir until the sugar and salt are fully dissolved and the liquid is coming to a simmer.
  • Pour the hot pickling liquid over the shallots. Let the shallots cool completely.
  • Serve immediately, or you can store them in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving, Calories: 9kcal, Carbohydrates: 1.8g, Protein: 0.2g, Sodium: 51mg, Potassium: 22mg, Sugar: 0.7g, Calcium: 3mg