Corn relish
Instructions:
- This colorful relish is delicious with grilled
chicken or shrimp. It also pairs well with the piquant
flavors of quesadillas and crab cakes.
- 6 ears fresh corn, shucked
- 1 1/2 cups cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 3/4 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1 tablespoon mustard seed
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1 dried bay leaf
- 4 cups green cabbage (about 1/2 pound), chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 red bell peppers, finely diced
- 1 large red onion, finely diced
- Fill a medium pot with water, and bring to a boil. Add the corn; cook until the kernels are tender, about 4 minutes. Using tongs, transfer the corn to a platter; let cool. Discard all but 3 cups cooking water. Use a sharp knife to shave the kernels from the cobs (to yield about 3 cups); set aside.
- Add the vinegar, sugar, turmeric, mustard powder, mustard seed, salt, and bay leaf to pot. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Add the cabbage, red peppers, onion, and corn kernels; stir to combine. Bring to a boil; immediately remove from heat, and let stand 5 minutes.
- Strain the mixture, and let the liquid and vegetables cool in separate bowls; discard the bay leaf. When cool, strain the liquid through a fine sieve into the bowl with the vegetables.
- Serve the relish chilled or at room temperature, using a slotted spoon to leave liquid behind. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.