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Delicious Frog Balls made from pickled Brussels sprouts for a tasty snack

Frog Balls

Frog Balls, or pickled Brussels sprouts, are a tangy and crunchy addition to meals, perfect for snacks or sides and easy to make at home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 day
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 50
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pickling
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 cup White vinegar
  • 2 tsp Salt
  • 1 tbsp Sugar
  • 4 cloves Garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp Black peppercorns
  • 1/2 tsp Red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup Fresh dill
For the Main Ingredient
  • 1 lb Brussels sprouts

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Clean the Brussels sprouts and trim the ends.
Cooking
  1. In a pot, combine water, white vinegar, salt, and sugar; bring it to a boil.
  2. Once boiling, add the Brussels sprouts to the pot and cook for about 3-5 minutes until slightly tender.
Packing
  1. In a clean jar, layer garlic cloves, black peppercorns, red pepper flakes, and fresh dill.
  2. Pack the cooked Brussels sprouts tightly into the jar.
  3. Pour the hot pickling liquid over the Brussels sprouts, ensuring they are fully submerged.
Storage
  1. Let cool to room temperature, then seal and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving.

Notes

Choose small Brussels sprouts for a better pickling result. Adjust the level of red pepper flakes depending on taste. Allow them to pickle for at least 48 hours for a stronger flavor. Experiment with other spices like mustard seeds or coriander.