Torshi Lift

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 lbs small turnips
• 9 ounces raw beetroots, preferably not much larger than the turnips
• 4 ounces fresh dates, stoned and halved (optional)
• 4 cloves garlic, cloves skinned and very finely chopped
• 4 1/2 tablespoons salt
• 3 3/4 cups water
• 1 1/2 cups vinegar

Recipe

• 1 peel the turnips and cut in half.
• 2 peel the beetroot and slice thinly.
• 3 pack the turnips into sterilised jars alternating with layers of the beetroot, garlic and dates.
• 4 bring the water and the salt to boil and then add the vinegar.
• 5 pour over the vegetables making sure they are completely covered by the liquid.
• 6 if there is not quite enough liquid add a little more vinegar and brine.
• 7 seal the jars and leave in the kitchen.
• 8 ready to eat in 10-12 days.