Brazilian recipe
Pressure Cooker Zucchini Relish
A handy and flavourful zucchini relish made in a pressure cooker—the perfect quick fix for a tasty side or starter.
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Ingredients
3 courgettes (approx. 800 g)
3 garlic cloves
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon wholegrain mustard
1/4 cup olive oil
3 garlic cloves
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon wholegrain mustard
1/4 cup olive oil
Where to find ingredients
Courgettes (often labelled as baby marrow in South Africa) and garlic are readily available at any local supermarket like Woolworths, Pick n Pay, or Checkers. For wholegrain mustard and high-quality olive oil, check the condiment aisle of your local grocery store or visit a neighbourhood deli or food market for artisanal options.
Preparation method
- Wash the courgettes thoroughly
- Dry them off and trim the ends
- Grate the courgettes using the coarse side of a grater
- Place the grated veg into a sieve or a colander
- Sprinkle in the salt and give it a good toss
- Set the sieve over a bowl and let the liquid drain for 20 minutes
- Peel the garlic and mince it finely
- Press the courgettes with your hands to squeeze out any remaining moisture
- Transfer the drained courgettes into your pressure cooker
- Toss in the minced garlic
- Add the olive oil and mustard
- Mix everything together well
- Spread the mixture evenly across the base of the pot for consistent cooking
- Seal the pressure cooker and lock the valve
- Cook on medium heat for 10 minutes once the pot reaches pressure
- Remove from the heat and allow the pressure to release naturally
- Open the lid and transfer the relish into a serving bowl
- Allow it to cool down to room temperature
- Pop it in the fridge to chill before serving
Observations
This recipe is a proper time-saver for whipping up a succulent, flavour-packed relish. The trick is to draw out the excess moisture from the courgettes before cooking, which ensures you get that spot-on texture every time.
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