Kabees Lift (Pink Pickled Turnips)
Crunchy turnip sticks pickled in a salty vinegar brine with a slice of beetroot, which turns them bright pink. The classic pickle tucked into falafel and shawarma wraps.
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Make the brine
Put the water, salt and sugar in a small pan over medium heat. Stir until the salt fully dissolves, about 5 minutes, then turn off the heat, add the vinegar, and let it cool completely to room temperature before using.
- 750ml water
- 3 tbsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- 250ml white vinegar
✅ Done when: liquid is clear, salt fully dissolved, and brine is cool to the touch
Cut the turnips
Cut the turnips lengthwise into thick sticks, about the size of chunky french fries, roughly 1cm (0.4in) wide.
- 1kg turnips
✅ Done when: turnips are cut into even, chunky sticks
Fill the jar
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Add the brine
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Make the brine
Put the water, salt and sugar in a small pan over medium heat. Stir until the salt fully dissolves, about 5 minutes, then turn off the heat, add the vinegar, and let it cool completely to room temperature before using.
- 750ml water
- 3 tbsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- 250ml white vinegar
✅ Done when: liquid is clear, salt fully dissolved, and brine is cool to the touch
Cut the turnips
Cut the turnips lengthwise into thick sticks, about the size of chunky french fries, roughly 1cm (0.4in) wide.
- 1kg turnips
✅ Done when: turnips are cut into even, chunky sticks
Fill the jar
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Add the brine
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The Story Behind the Dish
Before fridges, pickling was the main way to keep vegetables through the year. Lebanese homes still have shelves of jars with pickled cucumbers, chilies, cauliflower and turnips.
The beetroot was added for color, and pink turnips became a must-have on every falafel and shawarma counter.
⭐ Why It's Famous
Their bright pink color and sour crunch make any sandwich or mezze plate look and taste better.
💡 Fun Fact
The turnips are white inside when you start. The pink color comes only from the beetroot, which slowly dyes the whole jar.
Lebanon and the Levant
33.89°N, 35.50°E
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