Fresh corn relish

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupWater
1cupWhite vinegar
½cupSugar
½teaspoonSalt
1teaspoonCelery seed
1teaspoonMustard seed
1teaspoonGround turmeric
½teaspoonTabasco sauce
1Green bell pepper, cut into small dice
1Red bell pepper, cut into small dice
4Scallions, green and white parts, sliced crosswise
Kernels cut from 8 ears of yellow corn
2tablespoonsChopped fresh cilantro -(or parsley)

Directions

Adapted from "Judy Gorman's Vegetable Cookbook." Combine water, vinegar, sugar and salt in large non-aluminum saucepan. Stir in celery and mustard seed, turmeric, Tabasco, peppers and onion. Bring to a bubble and cook, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Add corn and cilantro, increase heat, stir and cook until almost all liquid has evaporated. Cool, then chill overnight to blend flavors.