Ingredients

  • 6 pearl onions
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 cup shelled green peas
  • 9 small carrots (about 1/2 pound), each cut into 3-inch pieces
  • 1 1/2 cups small mushrooms
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems removed
  • 12 parsley sprigs
  • 8 small mint leaves
  • 2/3 cup tarragon-flavored vinegar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon mixed peppercorns
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Method

  • Drop onions into a saucepan of boiling water; return to a boil. Drain; rinse under cold water. Drain and peel.
  • Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onions; saute 5 minutes. Add peas and carrot pieces; saute 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove from heat; stir in mushrooms, parsley, and mint. Spoon vegetable mixture into a shallow dish or glass bowl; set aside.
  • Combine the vinegar and the next 4 ingredients (vinegar through salt) in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Pour over vegetables; cover and marinate in refrigerator at least 2 hours. Serve with a slotted spoon.