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Salted kumquat

Salted kumquat

Whole kumquats are pricked with a toothpick, rolled in coarse salt and buried layer by layer in a sealed jar, a traditional preserve mellowing for years.

Instructions

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    Ingredients: 250 grams of kumquats, an appropriate amount of salt

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    Soak the kumquats in salt water and wash them clean,

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    Pour out to control the water.

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    Place in a cool, ventilated area to air dry the surface moisture.

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    Spread a layer of salt at the bottom of the sealed container.

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    Poke holes in the surface of the kumquat with a toothpick,

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    Roll it in the salt to coat with a layer of salt.

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    Put it into the container.

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    Until all the kumquats are packed into the containers.

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    Cover the surface with a layer of salt.

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    Cover with the lid and seal.

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    Affix the production date and store in a cool, ventilated place.

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    After a few months, unseal it and take one to soak in water for drinking.

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • kumquat
    250 g

Seasonings

  • Salt
    to taste