Pickled melon

Method

1. 01
   Step 1Peel the melon

   Peel the melon with a knife.

   Melon
2. 02
   Step 2Scoop out the seeds

   Cut the melon open and scoop out the seeds and pulp with a spoon.

   Melon
3. 03
   Step 3Cut the melon into pieces

   Slice the melon into wedges.

   Melon
4. 04
   Step 4Heat the vinegar with spices

   Combine the rice wine vinegar, red chili flakes, coriander, peppercorns and bay leaf in a saucepan and heat.

   Rice vinegarChili flakesCoriander seedsBlack pepperBay leaf
5. 05
   Step 5Boil the pickle liquid

   Bring the pickle liquid to a boil.

   Rice vinegar
6. 06
   Step 6Season with salt and sugar

   Add salt to taste and the brown sugar to the liquid.

   SaltBrown sugar
7. 07
   Step 7Add the ice

   Add the cup of ice to the hot liquid to cool it.

   Ice
8. 08
   Step 8Add the melon

   Add the melon pieces to the pickle liquid.

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9. 09
   Step 9Strain into a jar

   Strain the liquid through cheesecloth and pack the melon into a jar, then seal it and refrigerate.

   Melon