How to pickle green kumquats? How to pickle green kumquats with honey

Green kumquats are small, weighing only 15 grams each, and have a green skin. When cut open, you can see the golden flesh inside. Green kumquats are mainly produced in Hainan and other places in my country, and Hainan can produce 20,000 tons of green kumquats every year. There are many ways to eat green kumquats, and you can pickle them with honey.

How to pickle green kumquat

1. Prepare green kumquats

First prepare a glass jar with a lid, wash it and disinfect it. Put the green kumquats in a basin filled with clean water, add a spoonful of table salt and soak for ten minutes, then take them out and drain the water. For green kumquats that have not been completely drained, wipe off the water with a clean gauze. Use a toothpick to poke some holes on the green kumquats.

2. Pickled kumquats

Next, put the green kumquats in the glass jar, and sprinkle a layer of salt on each layer of green kumquats. It is best if the salt can completely cover all the green kumquats. Cover the lid of the glass jar and try to close the lid tightly. Store it in a cool place for two or three days. The pickled green kumquats can be used to make tea or as a side dish.

How to pickle green kumquat with honey

1. Prepare the container and green kumquats

First, clean the kumquats with clean water, then put them in a basket and drain the water. Make sure to drain all the water. If there is any that is not dry, wipe it with clean gauze. Next, cut off the roots of the kumquats and cut them in half. Prepare a large glass jar, wash it first, and disinfect it with boiling water.

2. Honey pickled kumquat

Next, you can pickle the green kumquats with honey. Put the cut green kumquats into a large clean bowl, add a large amount of honey, and stir evenly with a spoon. Make sure that each green kumquat is covered with honey. Put the green kumquats into a glass jar, sew the glass tube tightly, store it at room temperature for half a day, and then put it in the refrigerator.