If you love your food pickled, you can’t go past this fennel recipe. Orange, coriander and chilli flavours make it a perfect addition to your dinner table.

Prep Time : 0:10 | Cook Time : 0:05 | Total Time : 0:15 | Serving : 2 jars person.

Ingredients

• 185ml (3/4 cup) white wine vinegar

• 125ml (1/2 cup) water

• 1 1/2 tablespoons caster sugar

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1 (about 400g) fresh fennel

• 6 strips orange rind

• 1 teaspoon coriander seeds

• 2 small dried chillies (optional)

Method

• Step 1

  Place vinegar, water, sugar and salt in a small saucepan over medium heat. Simmer for 3 minutes. Set aside.

• Step 2

  Remove the core from the fennel. Thinly slice on a mandolin. Divide fennel along with rind, coriander, and chillies between two sterilized jars. Use a spoon to press firmly into the jars. Carefully pour in the hot liquid. Seal and set aside to cool. Leave for 2-3 days before opening.