*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                    Pickled Nasturtium Seeds (Capers)

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Pickles

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2       qt           Nastutium seed pods
                        Salt
                        Tarragon leaves
                        Horesradish -- grated
                        Spiced Vinegar:
   2       qt           White wine vinegar
   2                    Shallots -- sliced
  60       g            Salt
  30       g            White peppercorns
  15       g            Ground mace
  15       g            Grated nutmeg

  Cover nasturtium pods with salted water for 3 days, changing water
  daily. Drain and dry them.
  
  Put spiced vinegar ingredients in a saucepan. Boil hard for
  10 minutes then allow to cool. Put pods in a jar layered with a few
  tarragon leaves and plenty of horseradish. Strain cold vinegar over
  seeds and cover.

  Enough to last a lifetime I should think!
  
  Yield: 4 kg


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