how to make khiar shoor
How to make Persian pickled cucumber (Khiar Shoor) at home?
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Total Time15 minutes mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: iran
Yield: 10 people
- 1 kg Cucumber
- 10 cloves Garlic
- 3 tbsp Salt
- 4 cup Water
- ½ cup Vinegar
- Fresh pepper, or red pepper powder
- Fresh aromatic herbs such as basil, mint or parsley
Wash the cucumbers and garlic. Let them dry.
Clean up the aromatic herbs and wash them. Let them dry as well.
Wash the jar you've chosen to store your pickles in. Thoroughly dry it with a kitchen towel.
Pour water into a suitable pot and put it on the stove. Add salt and vinegar.Let the water boil, then turn the heat off. Let the water cool down. Arrange the cucumbers in the jar. Put garlic, herbs, and pepper in between the cucumbers.
Pour the the liquid mixture on the cucumbers in the jar. The water should completely cover the cucumbers.
Close the lid tightly. If the pickles are in contact with air, they mold and become mushy. Store the jar in a cold, dark place like Kitchen cabinet. After 7-10 days, the pickles are ready to serve!