As promised, here are the exact measurements of the recipe as advertised, in the event you do not have a gut feel.
Beetroot | 800g | peeled & grated |
Apple | 2 large | peeled & grated |
White vinegar | 100ml | |
Balsamic vinegar | 75ml | |
sugar | 100ml | Brown sugar will influence the colour – golden / brown |
Fresh ginger | 10cm | grated / finely chopped |
Black peppercorns | 1t | t = teaspoon T = tablespoon |
star anise | 3 | that pretty spice |
cardomom pods | 2 | can get quite intense |
cloves | 2 | The toothache meds spice |
snoeksout | 1pinch | I dont carry snoeksout, its far to far from the west coast of South Africa. Normal salt will do |
Thanks to Chris & Chrisna for this special birthday gift cookbook! https://www.flyleaf.co.za/strandveld-food/ or https://jacdevilliers.com/books/strandveldfood/6/
But as you saw in the video – feel free to play around with the taste profile. Why not add chilli, or earthy nutmeg, or ……
Have fun with even the half bag you have left over in the bottom drawer of your fridge!