LINIE-pickled beetroots with anise
Fun fact Did you know that LINIE Aquavit's unique aging process has been passed down through generations, preserving the heritage and authenticity of this beloved Norwegian spirit?
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Ingredients
Ingredients
Pickling juice
- 300 ml white vinegar
- 4 bay leaves
- 2 star anise
- 1 tbsp black peppercorns
- 1 tbsp coriander seeds
- 50 ml LINIE Aquavit Original - OPTIONAL for Diabetics
- Salt and pepper
- 250 g sugar - Monk Fruit Sugar
LINIE pickled beetroots
- 400 g beetroots
LINIE pickled cucumbers
- 1 cucumber — sliced into thick slices about 0.2 inches
- 2 tbsp salt
- 1 tbsp sugar - Monk Fruit Sugar
Instructions
Preparation steps
Pickling juice
- Bring vinegar and spices to a boil, then add sugar.
- Allow the juice to cool.
LINIE pickled beetroots
- Boil the beetroots in plenty of water until they are tender, then remove the skin.
- Cut the cooked beetroots into bite-sized pieces and place them in a preserving jar, covering them with the pickling juice.
- Ideally, prepare this a few days in advance.
LINIE pickled cucumbers
- Toss the sliced cucumbers with salt and sugar.
- Let them sit for 1 hour to release their liquid.
- Squeeze the cucumbers until no more liquid comes out.
- Place them in a preserving jar, covering them with the pickling juice.
- Ideally, prepare this a few days in advance.
Notes
Serve with a glass of LINIE In addition to being a classic, high-quality aquavit, LINIE is also great for food pairing. What sets LINIE apart is its distinctive aging process. During maturation, it develops a natural sweetness and spiciness that makes it perfect for accompanying a variety of dishes. LINIE acts as a flavor enhancer, creating a harmonious balance between both food and aquavit.
