Escabeche De Mexicana Recipe

Experience the vibrant flavors of Mexico with this Yucatan-inspired Escabeche! A delightful blend of pickled jalapeños, carrots, and onions, this recipe offers a refreshing twist on a classic Mediterranean escabeche. Perfect as a zesty salad, vibrant garnish, or a unique side dish, this recipe is easy to make and will impress your taste buds with its bold, tangy flavors. Learn how this traditional Mexican escabeche, influenced by Spanish techniques, comes together in just 45 minutes!

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 45 mins

Calories 301.1 kcal

Protein 7g

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Ingredients for Escabeche De Mexicana

Olive Oil
Onion
Garlic Cloves
1 cup water
Jalapeno Chiles
Carrot
1 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons pickling salt
Dried Oregano
2 bay leaves
1 cup white vinegar, for topping jars

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How to Make Escabeche De Mexicana

Heat the vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
Add the thinly sliced onions and sauté for 3 minutes, then add the minced garlic.
Continue cooking until the onions are softened, about 2 more minutes.
Add 1 cup of water and bring to a boil.
Add the sliced jalapeños and carrots. Cook for 5 minutes, until slightly softened.
Stir in the cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons pickling salt, oregano, and bay leaves. Simmer for 1 minute.
Remove from heat and let cool completely.
Using a slotted spoon or tongs, carefully transfer the jalapeños, carrots, and onions to sterilized quart-sized glass jars.
Discard the bay leaves.
Pour the cooking liquid over the vegetables, filling the jars three-quarters full.
Add 1 tablespoon pickling salt to each jar. Top off with white vinegar, leaving about 1/2 inch of headspace.
Tightly cap each jar and store in the refrigerator for at least one week (up to several months) to allow flavors to meld.
Enjoy your delicious homemade Escabeche De Mexicana!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

69g

Fat

10g

Carbs

12g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Escabeche De Mexicana?

Escabeche De Mexicana takes about 60 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 45 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Escabeche De Mexicana?

Escabeche De Mexicana has approximately 301.1 calories per serving, with about 7 g protein, 12 g carbohydrates and 22 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Escabeche De Mexicana?

The key ingredients for Escabeche De Mexicana are Olive Oil, Onion, Garlic Cloves, Water, Jalapeno Chiles, Carrot. See the full list with measurements above.