Types Of Cucumber Relish Made Around the World

One of the condiments that has a fair amount of popularity is the relish. Known for its bold combination of flavours that has sweet, savoury, sour and spice in equal measure, the relish is made with different ingredients around the world. Every part of the world has its own form of relish that is consumed with snacks and also as a side dish to the main meals. One of the familiar ingredients that is often used in making a relish is the cucumber. Its soft yet crunchy texture makes it a favourite for different kinds of relishes. Take a read at the various cucumber relishes that are made around the world:
1. Classic cucumber relish: The plain cucumber relish is perhaps the most well-recognized form. The neutral taste of the cucumber takes on a sweet and salty flavour in the relish make it a perfect accompaniment to hot dogs and burgers.


2. Mango cucumber relish: The tangy raw mango and the neutral cucumber combined in a relish make for an irresistible combination that is perfect to beat the heat. Since raw mango is a seasonal produce, it is made into a relish and stored for consumption round the year.

3. Habanero cucumber relish: The heat of the habanero chillies is combined with the refreshingly cool cucumbers in the cucumber habanero relish. A powerful combination of flavours, the habanero cucumber relish is a good choice to serve with sandwiches and burgers and even with steaks.
4. Cucumber onion relish: Another version of the cucumber relish combines onions with cucumbers in a brine of vinegar, salt and sugar. Pungent, sweet and sharp onions and the cucumbers are pickled to create a boldly flavoured relish that is served as a side dish at many a meal.

5. Carrot cucumber relish: This version is among the more popular relishes that features cucumber as the star ingredient. Carrots and cucumbers are pickled in a brine that is high on sugar and salt, with some acidity thrown in, generally in the form of vinegar, to balance the flavours. This relish is often served at restaurants in the salad sections.

If you too want to sample the cucumber in a relish, then try the cucumber habanero relish from Earthmade Organix. Made from quality ingredients that also features several organic ingredients, the relish is packed full of flavour.

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