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Turkish Pickled Red Cabbage
5 from 2 votes

Turkish Pickled Red Cabbage

This deliciously crunchy and tangy Turkish-style pickled red cabbage is a must-have on your menu all year round. It makes a wonderful garnish for dishes like Lebanese Shawarma, and Kumpir (Turkish Baked Potatoes), or to serve with Turkish Chicken Shish Kebab.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 10 portions
Calories: 28 kcal
Course: Side Dish, Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Turkish

Ingredients

  • 700 g red cabbage (finely shredded)
  • ½ cup white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • ½ cup water (room temperature)
  • 3 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoon sugar

Instructions

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  1. Finely shred 700 g of red cabbage using a sharp knife or a mandolin.
  2. Place them in a bowl filled with cold water and give them a quick wash, gently squeezing for a minute. Let them drain in a colander while preparing the brine.
  3. In a bowl, combine ½ cup of white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar, ¼ cup of lemon juice, ½ cup of room temperature water, 3 teaspoon of salt, and 2 teaspoon of sugar. Mix well until the salt and sugar are fully dissolved.
  4. Place the shredded red cabbage in a clean glass jar, and pour the vinegar mixture over until the cabbage is fully submerged.
  5. Seal the jar tightly and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks. Your pickled red cabbage is ready to it in only two hours.

Nutrition Information

Calories 28kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 0.1g (0%) Saturated Fat 0.02g (0%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g (1%) Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g (0%) Sodium 718mg (30%) Potassium 181mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 782IU (16%) Vitamin C 42mg (47%) Calcium 33mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10 portions

Amount Per Serving

Calories 28

% Daily Value*

Calories 28kcal 1%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 0.1g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.02g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0%
Sodium 718mg 30%
Potassium 181mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 782IU 16%
Vitamin C 42mg 47%
Calcium 33mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.