{"id":6353,"date":"2023-06-17T22:20:31","date_gmt":"2023-06-17T22:20:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/?p=6353"},"modified":"2026-10-01T00:00:33","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T00:00:33","slug":"lebanese-pickles-kabees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/lebanese-pickles-kabees\/","title":{"rendered":"Lebanese Pickles\/ Kabees"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"aria-level=fxdfse_t\/fLk2Md\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\">Homemade Lebanese Pickles (Kabees)<!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/div>\n<div class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-hveid=\"CAAICRAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\">If you are looking for the ultimate <strong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">Lebanese pickles<!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/strong> recipe that delivers a perfectly sour flavor and a satisfying, earsplitting crunch every single time, you are in the right place.<!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/div>\n<div data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-hveid=\"CAAICRAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\"><\/div>\n<div tabindex=\"0\" data-os-fs=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6354 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/akb.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/akb.jpg 700w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/akb-233x300.jpg 233w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/div>\n<div tabindex=\"0\" data-os-fs=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-hveid=\"CAAIChAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">Known traditionally as <strong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">Kabees<!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/strong> , these Middle Eastern pickles are a staple on every Lebanese dining table. They offer a sharp, tangy burst of flavor that instantly elevates everything from street food classics like <strong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">falafel<!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/strong>, <strong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">beef shawarma<!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/strong>, and <strong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">chicken tawook wraps<!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/strong> to comforting home-cooked meals like <strong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">mujadara<!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/strong> and hearty stews.<!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/div>\n<div class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-hveid=\"CAAICxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">While you can easily buy imported jars from a local Mediterranean deli, nothing compares to the crisp texture and fresh taste of homemade quick pickles. Best of all? You do not need any complex canning equipment to make them.<!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/div>\n<div class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-hveid=\"CAAIDBAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">In this step-by-step guide, I will share the exact <strong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">pickling salt ratio<!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/strong> and traditional techniques used in Lebanese households to keep your vegetables crunchy for months. Read on for the full recipe, or use the links below to jump straight to the kitchen.<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6355 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/akb-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/akb-4.jpg 900w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/akb-4-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/akb-4-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/akb-4-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/akb-4-164x164.jpg 164w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/akb-4-138x138.jpg 138w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/akb-4-500x500.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<h1 class=\"x1yc453h xngnso2 x7amdea x1i21sxh xhacrq1 x1iykcro x1mshyef x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1fv8qjw xdj266r x1alsn5q x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xqsupf2 xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\">Important Notes to Consider When Making Middle Eastern Pickles (Kabees)!<\/h1>\n<ul class=\"xonam98 x1epdd7z xemmon1 xn020vs xfl32do xluzp7q x1yc453h x38giro xat24cr x1xobyvs x1fv8qjw xdj266r xrxpjvj x1bxe5rh\">\n<li class=\"x1datfip xp5n6w9 x2xbuc6\">\n<p class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong class=\"x7amdea\">Wash the vegetables thoroughly.<\/strong> Washing vegetables under running water is an essential step when making pickles.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"x1datfip xp5n6w9 x2xbuc6\">\n<p class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong class=\"x7amdea\">Choose the right salt.<\/strong> Use pickling salt or sea salt, and avoid table salt. Table salt often contains anti-caking agents and other additives that may not dissolve completely in the pickle brine, potentially making the liquid cloudy.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"x1datfip xp5n6w9 x2xbuc6\">\n<p class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong class=\"x7amdea\">Choose fresh, firm vegetables.<\/strong> Select vegetables that are free from blemishes or discoloration. For cucumbers, choose green, slender varieties\u2014preferably Lebanese or Persian cucumbers. Avoid large cucumbers, as they are less likely to stay crunchy.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"x1datfip xp5n6w9 x2xbuc6\">\n<p class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong class=\"x7amdea\">Prepare the cucumbers properly.<\/strong> Cut off the blossom end of each cucumber before pickling. The blossom end may contain an enzyme that contributes to excessive softening. Then, using a knife, make two small incisions in each cucumber to allow the brine to penetrate more effectively.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"x1datfip xp5n6w9 x2xbuc6\">\n<p class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong class=\"x7amdea\">Pack the vegetables tightly.<\/strong> Pack each type of vegetable snugly into sterilized jars, leaving about \u00bd inch of headspace.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"x1datfip xp5n6w9 x2xbuc6\">\n<p class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong class=\"x7amdea\">Pay special attention to the salt.<\/strong> Salt is one of the most critical ingredients in Middle Eastern pickling. The amount needs to be properly balanced\u2014you want pickles that are flavorful and pleasantly salty, not overwhelmingly salty or bland.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"x1datfip xp5n6w9 x2xbuc6\">\n<p class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong class=\"x7amdea\">Keep your hands clean.<\/strong> Your hands can carry a variety of bacteria, so wash them thoroughly with soap, scrub well, and rinse carefully before handling and packing the vegetables. Alternatively, you can use disposable gloves to minimize contamination and reduce the risk of spoilage.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"x1datfip xp5n6w9 x2xbuc6\">\n<p class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong class=\"x7amdea\">Add flavorful aromatics.<\/strong> For extra flavor, add garlic, coriander seeds, and diced green chili peppers. For cauliflower pickles, I especially love adding turmeric\u2014the flavors complement each other beautifully.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"x1datfip xp5n6w9 x2xbuc6\">\n<p class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong class=\"x7amdea\">No canning machine is required.<\/strong> Traditional Lebanese\/Middle Eastern pickles (kabees) do not require a pressure canner or canning machine. However, jars and utensils should be thoroughly sterilized with boiling water and allowed to air-dry completely before use.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"x1datfip xp5n6w9 x2xbuc6\">\n<p class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong class=\"x7amdea\">Keep the vegetables submerged.<\/strong> Make sure the vegetables remain completely covered by the brine. A properly prepared salt brine helps inhibit the growth of many undesirable microorganisms.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"x1datfip xp5n6w9 x2xbuc6\">\n<p class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong class=\"x7amdea\">Try grape leaves for extra crunch.<\/strong> This is optional, but you can place fresh grape leaves over the pickles. Grape leaves contain tannins, which may help preserve the firmness of vegetables by slowing the breakdown of their cell walls.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\">Or, guess what? <strong class=\"x7amdea\">You can also add a few pieces of dried chickpeas to each jar!<\/strong> This is my mom\u2019s tip. Does it sound weird? Believe me, it works like magic! Chickpeas also contain tannins, which may provide a similar effect to grape leaves.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"x1datfip xp5n6w9 x2xbuc6\">\n<p class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong class=\"x7amdea\">Store opened pickles properly.<\/strong> Once you open a jar of pickles, keep it tightly sealed and refrigerated. Properly stored pickles can last for an extended period in the refrigerator, but always check for any signs of spoilage before eating. If you notice an unusual odor, mold, bubbling, or other unexpected changes, discard the pickles.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6357 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/akb-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/akb-9.jpg 900w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/akb-9-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/akb-9-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"x1yc453h x1603h9y x1gtpwm6 x7amdea x1i21sxh xladpa3 x1iykcro xma8rkl x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1fv8qjw x1a024ua x14l7nz5 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\">Why Can Mold Appear on the Surface of Your Pickle Jars?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\">Mold can sometimes appear on the surface of pickles when they are exposed to air, when the salt ratio is incorrect, when the vegetables or utensils are not clean, or when unsuitable water is used. This should not happen if you follow the pickling instructions carefully. However, if you notice mold on the pickles or floating in the brine, it is a sign that the pickles have spoiled and should not be consumed.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"x1yc453h x1603h9y x1gtpwm6 x7amdea x1i21sxh xladpa3 x1iykcro xma8rkl x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1fv8qjw x1a024ua x14l7nz5 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\">The Egg Method for Measuring the Right Salt-to-Water Ratio in Pickling<\/h2>\n<p class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\">Too much salt in pickles can ruin their flavor, while too little salt can result in bland pickles and may allow them to spoil more quickly. Salt is therefore a key ingredient in making Lebanese and Middle Eastern pickles, known as <strong class=\"x7amdea\">Kabees<\/strong>. Other ingredients, such as vinegar, sugar, herbs, and spices, mainly enhance the flavor.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\">An old method traditionally used to estimate the right level of saltiness is the <strong class=\"x7amdea\">egg method<\/strong>. Even when following a precise recipe, I like to use this method because different brands and types of salt can vary in density and saltiness by volume.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\">Here is how the egg method works:<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"x1yc453h x1c3i2sq x1gtpwm6 x7amdea x1i21sxh xladpa3 x1iykcro xma8rkl x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1fv8qjw x1a024ua x14l7nz5 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\">A Simple Science Test<\/h3>\n<p class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\">What happens when you place a fresh egg in a glass of plain water? The egg will sink to the bottom.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\">But can you make the same egg float in that glass of water? Yes! By adding enough salt to the water, you increase the water&#8217;s density, allowing the egg to rise.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\">The same principle can be used when preparing pickling brine. Add salt to the water until the egg rises so that the <strong class=\"x7amdea\">upper part of the egg becomes visible above the surface<\/strong>. You should not expect the entire egg to float.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\">Traditionally, this is used as an indication that the brine has reached the desired salt concentration for making Kabees. If the egg remains completely submerged, more salt is needed.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong class=\"x7amdea\">Important:<\/strong> The egg method is an old traditional technique rather than a precise measurement. For food safety, especially with fermented or preserved vegetables, a tested recipe with a specified salt concentration is more reliable than using the egg alone.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6358 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/akbs-0.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/akbs-0.jpg 900w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/akbs-0-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/akbs-0-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/akbs-0-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/akbs-0-164x164.jpg 164w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/akbs-0-138x138.jpg 138w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/akbs-0-500x500.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"x1yc453h x1c3i2sq x1gtpwm6 x7amdea x1i21sxh xladpa3 x1iykcro xma8rkl x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1fv8qjw x1a024ua x14l7nz5 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\">How I Tested the Salt-to-Water Ratio<\/h3>\n<p class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\">Use a raw egg at room temperature.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\">I added one glass (1 cup) of water to a container, then added one tablespoon of salt and stirred until the salt was completely dissolved. I then gently placed the raw egg into the salt water.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"x1yc453h x1c3i2sq x1gtpwm6 x7amdea x1i21sxh xladpa3 x1iykcro xma8rkl x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1fv8qjw x1a024ua x14l7nz5 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\">What Happened to the Egg?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\">Take a moment to observe the egg on the left. It floated, meaning that the upper edge of the egg was visible above the surface of the water. This indicates that the salt solution has reached the right concentration for pickling.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\">However, if the egg sinks to the bottom, like the egg on the right, more salt is needed.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\">Using this method allows you to adjust the salt-to-water ratio regardless of the brand of salt you are using. It\u2019s a simple way to determine the right ratio of salt to water.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\">So, based on my calculation, <strong class=\"x7amdea\">1 cup of water needs 1 tablespoon of salt<\/strong>. Therefore, <strong class=\"x7amdea\">2 liters of water (about 8 cups) need 8 tablespoons of salt<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6360 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/akbs-14.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/akbs-14.jpg 900w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/akbs-14-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/akbs-14-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/akbs-14-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/akbs-14-164x164.jpg 164w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/akbs-14-138x138.jpg 138w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/akbs-14-500x500.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\">You\u2019ll need:<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"xonam98 x1epdd7z xemmon1 xn020vs xfl32do xluzp7q x1yc453h x38giro xat24cr x1xobyvs x1fv8qjw xdj266r xrxpjvj x1bxe5rh\">\n<li class=\"x1datfip xp5n6w9 x2xbuc6\">\n<p class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\">Lebanese or Persian cucumbers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"x1datfip xp5n6w9 x2xbuc6\">\n<p class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\">Carrots<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"x1datfip xp5n6w9 x2xbuc6\">\n<p class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\">Cauliflower<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"x1datfip xp5n6w9 x2xbuc6\">\n<p class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\">Cabbage<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"x1datfip xp5n6w9 x2xbuc6\">\n<p class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\">Pickling salt<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"x1datfip xp5n6w9 x2xbuc6\">\n<p class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\">White vinegar<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"x1datfip xp5n6w9 x2xbuc6\">\n<p class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\">Garlic<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"x1datfip xp5n6w9 x2xbuc6\">\n<p class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\">Coriander seeds<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"x1datfip xp5n6w9 x2xbuc6\">\n<p class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\">Black or green peppercorns<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"x1datfip xp5n6w9 x2xbuc6\">\n<p class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\">Bay leaves<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"x1datfip xp5n6w9 x2xbuc6\">\n<p class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\">4 sterilized 1-liter jars<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\">And now, let\u2019s get started!<\/h2>\n<p class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\">Gather your ingredients and jars.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\">To make the brine, place the water and salt in a saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat, add the sugar and vinegar, and stir well. Leave the brine to cool to room temperature.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\">Remove the stems and blossom ends from the cucumbers. Peel the carrots and cut them to your desired size, or leave them whole if they\u2019re small enough. Cut the cauliflower into small florets. Cut the cabbage into large chunks. Wash all the vegetables thoroughly and drain well.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6361 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/kbs-15.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/kbs-15.jpg 900w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/kbs-15-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/kbs-15-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/kbs-15-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/kbs-15-164x164.jpg 164w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/kbs-15-138x138.jpg 138w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/kbs-15-500x500.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>At the bottom of each of the four sterilized jars, place 3 smashed garlic cloves, 2 bay leaves, and 1 teaspoon of green peppercorns, black peppercorns, or coriander seeds. You may also add 1 tablespoon of turmeric powder to the cauliflower jar.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6362 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/akbs-06.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/akbs-06.jpg 900w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/akbs-06-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/akbs-06-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/akbs-06-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/akbs-06-164x164.jpg 164w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/akbs-06-138x138.jpg 138w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/akbs-06-500x500.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Add a handful of chopped green chilis to each jar. (I like the slightly aggressive flavor of hot, zingy pickles.) This is optional.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6363 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/akbs-17.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/akbs-17.jpg 900w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/akbs-17-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/akbs-17-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/akbs-17-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/akbs-17-164x164.jpg 164w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/akbs-17-138x138.jpg 138w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/akbs-17-500x500.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Pack each type of vegetable tightly into sterilized jars, leaving about \u00bd inch of headspace.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6364 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/a-kbs-22.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/a-kbs-22.jpg 900w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/a-kbs-22-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/a-kbs-22-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/a-kbs-22-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/a-kbs-22-164x164.jpg 164w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/a-kbs-22-138x138.jpg 138w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/a-kbs-22-500x500.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This step is optional but recommended. Cover the vegetables in each jar with a few grape leaves, or alternatively, add four dried chickpeas to each jar.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6366 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1-3.jpg 900w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1-3-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1-3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1-3-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1-3-164x164.jpg 164w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1-3-138x138.jpg 138w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1-3-500x500.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Pour the brine equally into the four jars, making sure the vegetables are fully submerged. Seal the jars tightly, then turn them upside down for 1 hour.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6367 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/01-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/01-2.jpg 900w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/01-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/01-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/01-2-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/01-2-164x164.jpg 164w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/01-2-138x138.jpg 138w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/01-2-500x500.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\">Lebanese pickles take anywhere from one to two weeks to make, depending on the vegetables you use, but the preparation itself takes only about 30 minutes. As they sit, they undergo a natural fermentation process that transforms them into pickles.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\">Unopened jars can be stored at room temperature in a pantry or cabinet, away from direct sunlight, for 10 months to up to one year. Once you open a jar, refrigerate it; it will keep for up to one year in the fridge. To ensure the pickles stay fresh and don\u2019t spoil, make sure to seal the jar tightly after each use.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6368 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/03-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/03-2.jpg 900w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/03-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/03-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/03-2-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/03-2-164x164.jpg 164w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/03-2-138x138.jpg 138w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/03-2-500x500.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Lebanese pickles (kabees) enhance the flavor of almost all Lebanese stews and dishes. Here are some great recipes that pair perfectly with our pickles:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/newsite\/recipe-items\/smoky-chicken-shawarma\/\"><u>Chicken Shawarma<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/newsite\/recipe-items\/mujadara-hamra\/\"><u>Mujadara Hamra<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/newsite\/recipe-items\/mujadara-makbousa\/\"><u>Mujadara makhboussa<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/newsite\/recipe-items\/mujadara-bulgur\/\"><u>Bulgur Mujadara<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/newsite\/recipe-items\/baba-ghanouj-baba-ghanoush\/\"><u>Baba Ghanouj<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/newsite\/recipe-items\/foul-medames-ful\/\"><u>Foul Medames:\u00a0<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/newsite\/recipe-items\/kibbet-batata-potato-kibbeh\/\"><u>Potato Kibbeh<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/newsite\/recipe-items\/fasolia-areeda-bil-zeit-vegan-lebanese-style-lima-bean-stew\/\"><u>Vegan Lebanese Lima Bean Stew<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/newsite\/recipe-items\/lebanese-cauliflower-stew-yakhnet-arnabeet\/\"><u>Lebanese Cauliflower Stew<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/newsite\/recipe-items\/chicken-bulgur-pilaf\/\"><u>Chicken Bulgur Pilaf<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/newsite\/recipe-items\/eggs-and-meat\/\"><u>Eggs and Meat<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/newsite\/recipe-items\/dawood-basha-lebanese-meatballs-braised-tomato-sauce\/\"><u>Dawood Basha<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/newsite\/recipe-items\/pumpkin-kibbeh-tray-kibbet-lakteen\/\"><u>Pumpkin Kibbeh<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/newsite\/recipe-items\/arayes\/\"><u>Arayes<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/newsite\/recipe-items\/bulgur-tomato-pilaf-sayet\/\"><u>Tomato Bulgur Pilaf<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/newsite\/recipe-items\/vegetable-manakeesh-manakeesh-bil-khodra\/\"><u>Manakeesh<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/newsite\/recipe-items\/mashed-potatoes-and-hard-boiled-eggs\/\"><u>Mashed Potatoes and Hard-boiled Eggs<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/newsite\/recipe-items\/baked-vegetarian-omelette-ejje-bilforon-ejje-tray\/\"><u>Baked vegetarian Omlette<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/newsite\/recipe-items\/my-moms-lebanese-moussaka-maghmour-velvety-vegetarian-eggplant-stew-chickpeas-garlic-onions\/\"><u>My Mom\u2019s Maghmour<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a 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style=\"display: block;\">Use this simple recipe to start making your own delicious, crunchy pickles at home and fill your pantry with homemade goodness. The same versatile pickling solution can also be used to preserve a variety of vegetables, giving you flavorful, high-quality pickles every time.<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div><span style=\"display: block;\">All you need are a few essential ingredients, a little patience, and some time. Follow along with the video tutorial below to see how easy it is to get started.<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-6370-equipment\" class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"6370\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-equipment-header wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line\" style=\"\">Equipment<div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\"><\/div><\/h3><div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 22px;\"><\/div><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment wprm-recipe-equipment-list\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\">sterelized jars<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<div id=\"recipe-6370-ingredients\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-6370-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"6370\" data-servings=\"4\"><h3 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3x\">3x<\/button><\/div><\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-0\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;700&#032;grams&#032;\/ 1.5 lbs cucumbers\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-0\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">700<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">grams<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">\/ 1.5 lbs cucumbers<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-1\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;700&#032;grams&#032;\/ 1.5 lbs carrots&#032;peeled\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-1\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">700<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">grams<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">\/ 1.5 lbs carrots<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">peeled<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-2\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;700&#032;grams&#032;\/ 1.5 lbs cauliflower&#032;cut into florets\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-2\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">700<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">grams<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">\/ 1.5 lbs cauliflower<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">cut into florets<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-3\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;500&#032;grams&#032;\/ 1 lb 2 oz cabbage\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-3\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">500<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">grams<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">\/ 1 lb 2 oz cabbage<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;10&#032;green serrano or jalape\u00f1o chiles&#032;or to taste, roughly chopped\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">10<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">green serrano or jalape\u00f1o chiles<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">or to taste, roughly chopped<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;12&#032;garlic cloves&#032;smashed\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">12<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">garlic cloves<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">smashed<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-6\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;4&#032;tablespoons&#032;black or green peppercorns\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-6\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">4<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoons<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">black or green peppercorns<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"7\"><span 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class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">liters<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">hot water<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"9\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-9\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;tablespoon&#032;sugar\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-9\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">sugar<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"10\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-10\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;cup&#032;white vinegar\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-10\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">white vinegar<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"11\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-11\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;8&#032;tablespoons&#032;pickling salt or sea salt\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-11\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">8<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoons<\/span>&#32;<span 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screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">16<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">fresh grape leaves<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">or a handful of dried chickpeas (not canned)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">ul.wprm-advanced-list-9296 li:before {background-color: #444444;color: #ffffff;width: 25px;height: 25px;font-size: 19px;line-height: 19px;}<\/style><div id=\"recipe-6370-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-6370-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"6370\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Instructions<div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\"><\/div>&nbsp;<div class=\"wprm-recipe-media-toggle-container 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class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Before we get started, please read all the important notes above.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-6370-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Sterilize the implements and jars with boiling water, then air-dry them before use.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-6370-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Gather your ingredients and jars.<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div><span style=\"display: block;\">To make the brine, place the water and salt in a saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat, add the sugar and vinegar, and stir well. Leave the brine to cool to room temperature.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-6370-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Remove the stems and blossom ends from the cucumbers. Peel the carrots and cut them to your desired size, or leave them whole if they\u2019re small enough. Cut the cauliflower into small florets. Cut the cabbage into large chunks. Wash all the vegetables thoroughly and drain well.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-6370-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">You can add a handful of chopped green chilies (or to your liking), along with 1 teaspoon of green peppercorns, black peppercorns, or coriander seeds. You may also add a tablespoon of turmeric powder to the cauliflower jar.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-6370-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">At the bottom of each of the four sterilized jars, place 3 smashed garlic cloves and 2 bay leaves.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-media wprm-recipe-instruction-image\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/akbs-06.jpg\" aria-label=\"Open larger version of the instruction image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/akbs-06.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"akbs 06\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/akbs-06.jpg 900w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/akbs-06-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/akbs-06-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/akbs-06-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/akbs-06-164x164.jpg 164w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/akbs-06-138x138.jpg 138w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/akbs-06-500x500.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/div> <\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-6370-step-0-6\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">You can add a handful of chopped green chilis (or to your liking), along with 1 teaspoon of green peppercorns, black peppercorns, or coriander seeds. You may also add 1 tablespoon of turmeric powder to the cauliflower jar.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-media wprm-recipe-instruction-image\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/akbs-17.jpg\" aria-label=\"Open larger version of the instruction image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/akbs-17.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"akbs 17\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/akbs-17.jpg 900w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/akbs-17-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/akbs-17-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/akbs-17-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/akbs-17-164x164.jpg 164w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/akbs-17-138x138.jpg 138w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/akbs-17-500x500.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/div> <\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-6370-step-0-7\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Pack each type of vegetable tightly into sterilized jars, leaving about \u00bd inch of headspace.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-6370-step-0-8\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Cover the veggies in each jar with a few grape leaves. Alternatively, you can add a few pieces of dried chickpeas to each jar (this is my mom\u2019s tip). Does that sound weird? Believe me, it works like magic! It helps keep the veggies nice and crunchy.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-media wprm-recipe-instruction-image\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1-3.jpg\" aria-label=\"Open larger version of the instruction image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1-3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"1 3\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1-3.jpg 900w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1-3-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1-3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1-3-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1-3-164x164.jpg 164w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1-3-138x138.jpg 138w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1-3-500x500.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/div> <\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-6370-step-0-9\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Pour the brine evenly among the four jars, making sure the vegetables are fully submerged. Cover the jars tightly.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-media wprm-recipe-instruction-image\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/05.jpg\" aria-label=\"Open larger version of the instruction image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"823\" src=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/05.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"05\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/05.jpg 700w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/05-233x300.jpg 233w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/div> <\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-6370-step-0-10\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Turn them upside down for 1 hour, then return them to their normal position.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-media wprm-recipe-instruction-image\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/01-2.jpg\" aria-label=\"Open larger version of the instruction image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/01-2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"01 2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/01-2.jpg 900w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/01-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/01-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/01-2-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/01-2-164x164.jpg 164w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/01-2-138x138.jpg 138w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/01-2-500x500.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/div> <\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-6370-step-0-11\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Let them sit in a dark place for ten to fourteen days.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-media wprm-recipe-instruction-image\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/akb-4.jpg\" aria-label=\"Open larger version of the instruction image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/akb-4.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/akb-4.jpg 900w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/akb-4-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/akb-4-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/akb-4-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/akb-4-164x164.jpg 164w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/akb-4-138x138.jpg 138w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/akb-4-500x500.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/div> <\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-video\"><\/div><div id=\"wprm-recipe-video-container-6370\" class=\"wprm-recipe-video-container\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-video-header wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line\" style=\"\">Video<div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\"><\/div><\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-video\"><iframe title=\"Kabees,Lebanese Pickles\/ Hadia&amp;apos;s Lebanese Cuisine\/ Learn all the tips and secrets\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fglucZ2MPVs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-6370-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line\" style=\"\">Notes<div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\"><\/div><\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong class=\"x7amdea\">Storage:<\/strong> Unopened jars of pickles can be kept at room temperature in a pantry or cabinet, away from direct sunlight, for 10 months or up to 1 year. Once opened, refrigerate the jar immediately. 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