Greetings beautiful hive people. It's been 3 months since my last update. So much has happened (and continues to happen) that I don't know where to begin!
The biggest life change for us has been the decision to stay in Cambodia. We've let go of our plans to move to Portugal or South America.
Cambodia has truly felt like home for the past 10 years. It's a place where we feel safe and secure. That's why we recently decided to make our home base here by buying some land, putting our travel dreams on hold.
A few weeks ago, we visited family and friends in Belgium for 3 weeks. It was so good to spend time with them, even though it was super cold and raining most of the days. Upon returning to Cambodia, we stumbled upon a one-hectare plot at the foot of a mountain. It's completely surrounded by nature and blissfully devoid of neighbors.
We're currently in the process of buying this little piece of paradise! While there are a few hurdles to clear and some additional research needed, we're hopeful that we can soon start making our dream a reality – building a house and working towards an off-the-grid lifestyle.
An update and pics of the land will follow once we make it official.
But let’s talk about one of my latest recipes, pickled jackfruit.
QUICK SPICED JACKFRUIT PICKLE
I've been on a quest to perfect my jackfruit pickle recipe, particularly for using it as a meat substitute. While fresh, unpickled jackfruit works well too, pickling it beforehand adds a depth of flavor and softens the texture, making it easier to work with. Plus, the pickle itself is delicious in salads, not just as a meat alternative.
Finding the right jackfruit is key. You want one that's not quite ripe yet, but not too immature either. When we lived in Kep, we had plenty of jackfruit trees. Unfortunately, there aren't any where we live now. Thankfully, one of our close friends has an abundance, so I've been getting a steady supply of jackfruits in various stages of ripeness to experiment with.
While the specific ripeness of the jackfruit will influence the final flavor, feel free to experiment and find what works best for you. Here's my easy pickle recipe to add a burst of flavor to your jackfruit.
INGREDIENTS (MAKES A 1L OR 32OZ JAR)
Pre-pickle step
- About 400g or 14oz fresh jackfruit
- 50g salt
For the pickle
- 2 cups water
- ¼ cup raw palm sugar (maple syrup works too)
- 1.5 tbsp Himalayan pink salt
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
Spice mix
- 1 tsp mustard seds
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2-3 cloves
- 4 juniper berries
DIRECTIONS
Preparing the Jackfruit
Peeling: Oil your knife to prevent the sticky jackfruit resin from adhering to it. Peel the jackfruit completely.
Slicing: Cut the jackfruit into bite-sized slices, about 12-18 millimeters thick. Add the slices to a clean jar.
Making the Brine
Dissolve the Salt: Prepare a saltwater brine by adding 50 grams of salt to 1 liter of water. Stir or shake the mixture well to ensure the salt dissolves completely.
Submerge the Jackfruit: Pour the brine over the jackfruit slices in the jar. Place a weight on top of the jackfruit pieces to keep them submerged in the brine for the entire soaking period.
Soaking and Rinsing
Soak the jackfruit in the brine for 24 hours. After soaking, drain the brine and rinse the jackfruit pieces thoroughly to remove excess salt.
Making the Spiced Pickle:
Combine Wet Ingredients: In a saucepan, bring water, apple cider vinegar, salt, and sugar (or maple syrup) to a boil.
Add Spices: Turn off the heat and stir in your desired spices.
Pour and Cool: Allow the pickling liquid to cool slightly before pouring it over the jackfruit in the jar.
Store: Let the pickle cool completely before sealing the jar. Store the jar in the refrigerator for best results.
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I've seen these fruit before, sometimes around December but know it can be prepared these way, the fruit has sugar and it taste really nice.
Without doubt I know these spiced jackfruit pickles will taste nice
They do. Here we have jackfruit pretty much all year round. Have a beautiful day
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I am very happy to see you back in Hive, you know that you will always be welcome in this community. I also think it's great that you decided to buy land, that's great, that you have your own green paradise space, your own forest. Regarding your recipe, it is very good, it is a simple and efficient technique to pickle the jack fruit.
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Wow! I almost thought I could get the aroma of this, coming through the screen.
I can only imagine, the sweet, tangy, and exotic taste of this masterpiece of a pickle.
Congratulations on your land purchase in a country that I could only dreaming of living in. Nice to see a beautiful post from you.
Best wishes and best of luck with your new plot of paradise. May all your dreams come true.💚
Thanks beautiful. Haven't signed anything yet. Figuring out the last few things before we actually go through. But if we buy it I hope to welcome you there one day 💚
Looks very appetizing 🥰
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