Yan Qingcong (Pickled Shallots)

🕓 Jan 18, 2024

Makes ~0.5L

Ingredients

  • 13 oz shallots
  • 3" orange zest
  • 2 tbsp shaoxing wine
  • 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp white vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup cool water

Instructions

  1. Bring water to a boil in a saucepan
  2. Blanch shallots for 2 minutes, until tender. Rinse under cool water
  3. Pack the orange zest and shallots into a jar
  4. Add wine, vinegar, and sugar to the jar
  5. Fill with water to cover the shallots
  6. Let pickle for 24h before refrigerating.
  • Ready after 3 days