Star Fruit Pickles Carambola

Add a tropical twist to your pickling repertoire with this vibrant Star Fruit Pickles Carambola recipe! Featuring the unique, tangy-sweet flavor of star fruit (carambola), this recipe transforms the exotic fruit into a zesty, boldly spiced condiment that's perfect for elevating any meal. The pickling brine—infused with aromatic mustard and fenugreek seeds, warm turmeric, fiery chili flakes, and fresh slices of garlic and ginger—creates a harmonious balance of flavors. Quick and easy to prepare in under 30 minutes of active time, these pickles are perfect for adding a burst of flavor to rice dishes, curries, sandwiches, or roasted meats. With its bright star-shaped slices and bold seasoning, this refrigerator pickle not only tastes amazing but is also a feast for the eyes, making it a must-try for any home chef.

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 15

Ingredients

• 500 grams Star fruit (carambola)
• 1 tablespoon Salt
• 4 tablespoons Sugar
• 125 milliliters White vinegar
• 125 milliliters Water
• 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon Fenugreek seeds
• 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon Red chili flakes
• 4 units Garlic cloves (sliced thinly)
• 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger (julienned)

Directions

Step 1

Wash the star fruit thoroughly and pat dry. Slice them thinly crosswise into star-shaped pieces, discarding any seeds.

Step 2

Place the sliced star fruit in a large bowl and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of salt. Toss to combine. Let it sit for 30 minutes to release excess moisture. Drain the released liquid and transfer the star fruit to a clean, dry bowl.

Step 3

In a small saucepan, combine white vinegar, water, and sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves completely. Remove from heat and let the brine cool slightly.

Step 4

In a small skillet, toast the mustard seeds and fenugreek seeds over low heat until aromatic, about 1-2 minutes. Be careful not to burn them.

Step 5

Add the toasted seeds, turmeric powder, red chili flakes, sliced garlic, and julienned ginger to the vinegar mixture. Stir well to combine.

Step 6

Pour the spiced vinegar mixture over the prepared star fruit slices. Toss gently to coat all the pieces evenly.

Step 7

Transfer the pickle mixture to a sterilized glass jar, pressing the star fruit down to ensure it is fully submerged in the brine.

Step 8

Seal the jar with a tight lid and let the pickle sit at room temperature for 24 hours to develop the flavors.

Step 9

Store the jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Serve as a tangy condiment with rice, curries, roasts, or sandwiches.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(849.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	443.1

Total Fat 3.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 7103.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 94.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.9g	0%
Total Sugars 70.7g
Protein 8.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 74.1mg	0%
Iron 3.6mg	0%
Potassium 953.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 6.7%

Protein: 7.3%

Carbs: 86.0%