Lim Sung-geun's Plum Tomato Pickle

Name: Lim Sung-geun's Plum Tomato Pickle
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: unripe green tomatoes 12 pieces; premium soy sauce 500g; plum syrup 200g; apple vinegar 500g; water 500g; white sugar 300g; green chili peppers 6 pieces; onion 2 pieces

A refreshing, tangy-sweet blue tomato pickle ready in just 5 minutes without fire, enjoyed crisp and vibrant all year round

5 min Difficulty Easy side dish

Main ingredients

unripe green tomatoes premium soy sauce plum syrup apple vinegar white sugar green chili peppers onion

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Cooking tips

Always use firm, unripe green tomatoes to ensure they stay crisp and maintain their crunch throughout the year.
When scoring the tomatoes, avoid cutting all the way through—only go halfway to preserve their shape.
After finishing the pickle, reuse the leftover brine by adding extra chopped green chili peppers; it makes a great marinade for pork belly or other meats.

Recommended for

Those seeking a tangy, sweet, and crunchy side dish to boost summer appetite.
People who want to make a long-lasting pickle quickly and easily without using heat.
Anyone interested in learning a unique and practical way to use tomatoes.

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