Pickled Magnolia flowers are, quite simply, exquisite. The texture and taste is nothing more than Love Food. Every person that has tasted this recipe (and that’s quite a few), remark how amazing the Magnolia flowers are.

Although the end result looks like pickled oysters in malt vinegar, the flavour will convert you as soon as it hits your taste buds.

Ingredients

• 1 lb fresh young magnolia flowers that have been separated.
• 1 1/2 cups rice vinegar
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tsp salt

Preparation

Wash and dry the Magnolia flowers with paper towels and put them in a sterilised jar along with the salt.

Mix the rice vinegar and sugar in a pan and bring to a boil. Pour the hot mixture of vinegar and sugar over the Magnolia flowers, allow to cool, then screw a cap on the jar.

Eat the Pickled Magnolia Flowers either when cold or as an accompaniment with salads.

Makes about 1 cup