PICCALILLI (MUSTARD PICKLES)

Steps:

• Top and tail the cucumber, runner beans and zucchini.
• Cut the runner beans into 1/2 inch pieces and parboil for a few minutes.
• Remove, drain and let cool.
• Halve the cucumber lengthwise and scoop out the seeds with a spoon.
• Dice the flesh.
• Halve the zucchini lengthwise and cut into 1/2 inch pieces.
• Peel the onions and halve.
• Break the cauliflower into florets.
• Layer the vegetables in a ceramic or non-reactive bowl and sprinkle salt between layers.
• Pour about 3 1/2 litres of water over, cover and leave for a day.
• Next day, drain the vegetables and rinse well under running water to remove all the salt.
• Drain well.
• In a large saucepan mix the sugar, mustard powder, ginger and garlic with 1100 ml of the vinegar.
• Add the vegetables, bring to the boil and simmer until the vegetables are just done, but still crisp- about 20 minutes.
• Blend the flour and turmeric with the remaining vinegar and stir into the vegetable mixture.
• Bring to the boil and simmer for another 2 minutes.
• Spoon into hot sterilised jars.
• Fill to the top and seal with sterilised lids.
• Makes about 1 1/2 litres of pickles.