Chinese Salted Kumquat Recipe
Preserving kumquats in salt not only creates a tangy and flavorful snack, but also serves as a natural remedy for soothing sore throats. Follow this simple method to make your own batch of Salted Kumquats and enjoy them as a salty treat or steep them in hot water for a comforting Salted Kumquat Tea. Give your body a boost and indulge in the unique taste of these preserved kumquats.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- Mason Jar
- Kumquats, enough to fully smush into the jar
- Kosher Salt, enough to fill in all the cracks
- For the Salted Kumquat Tea
Instructions
- In a mason jar, add alternating layers of kumquat and salt until the jar is completely filled and the kumquats are somewhat smushed tightly inside. Cover and refrigerate indefinitely, but at least for 2 weeks.
- For the Salted Kumquat Tea
- Make tea from the kumquats mixture to help heal a sore throat. In a glass, add 2-3 salted kumquats, some of the salt mixture, hot water and honey until it is drinkable. Choke it down. Feel better.
Cook Time
0M
Prep Time
PT5M
Yield
10 or more
Nutrition
- Calories: 142 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content: 32 g
- Protein Content: 4 g
- Fat Content: 2 g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1 g
- Sodium Content: 56607 mg
- Fiber Content: 13 g
- Sugar Content: 19 g
- Serving Size: 1 serving
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