Japanese Style Watermelon Rind Pickles

attosa
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Ingredients:

• 2 cups watermelon rinds, cut into chunks
• 1 tsp kosher salt

Steps:

1. Remove all the pink watermelon flesh and and dark green outer skin with a knife.

 
2. Place rinds into a plastic bag and sprinkle with salt.

 
3. Tie the top of the bag and shake it around so the salt evenly distributes.

 
4. Place bag in a bowl and cover with something heavy for several hours or overnight.

 
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5. Remove rinds from the bag and thinly slice.

 
6. Give one a taste. If it's a bit too salty, you can lay them in a bowl of cold water until they lose some edge.

 

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bryguy
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January 9, 20180 found this helpful

The Chinese also pickle watermelon rind but they use white vinegar and sugar for a sweet & sour pickle.

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attosa
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January 12, 20180 found this helpful

I do that with cucumbers-- yummy!

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cybergrannie
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January 10, 20180 found this helpful

When I read the title of this recipe I almost knew for certain that it would be one of your recipes..
You usually have great and sometimes unusual recipes that are so easy (always good instructions) and have never failed to turn out just the way you describe (for me).

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I use my mother's "way" but yours is a little easier so this recipe will be put to the test the next time we have watermelon.
Thanks

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attosa
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January 12, 20180 found this helpful

I like that I'm identifiable by title! ;) I'd love to know what your mother's "way" is :)

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