Ingredients

  • 2 None red peppers, quartered, seeded
  • 4 cups white vinegar
  • 6 None black peppercorns
  • 1 None bay leaf
  • 1 tbsp sea salt flakes
  • 1 None eggplant, quartered lengthwise, cut into 1/2 inch slices
  • 1/2 head cauliflower, cut into florets
  • 2 None carrots, thinly sliced on a bias
  • 2 stalks celery, trimmed, thickly sliced on a bias
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
  • 2 tsp finely chopped fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 cups olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

Method

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Roast peppers, skin-side up, until skin blisters and blackens. Cover with plastic wrap for 5 mins then peel. Slice thickly.
  • Meanwhile, combine vinegar, 2 cups water, peppercorns, bay leaf and 1/2 tbsp salt in large saucepan. Heat without boiling. Add eggplant, cauliflower, carrots and celery. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 5 mins, or until vegetables are tender. Drain, discarding liquid.
  • Combine hot vegetables, peppers, herbs and remaining salt in large heatproof jar.
  • Heat oil and garlic in small saucepan. Strain over vegetables, discarding garlic. Seal.