Salted watermelon with cabbage

8 servings

60 minutes

Salted watermelon with cabbage is a rare and unusual dish of Russian cuisine that combines sweet and salty flavor notes. The tradition of salting watermelons dates back centuries when preservation allowed for food storage during long winters. Cabbage and carrots complement the juiciness of the watermelon with a crunchy texture, while spices add aroma. This delicacy is prepared in layers to gradually reveal the taste of each component. Salted watermelon pairs excellently with meat dishes, potatoes, or as an independent snack for alcoholic beverages. Its refreshing, slightly spicy flavor provides unexpected gastronomic pleasure, proving that traditional Russian cuisine is not afraid of experiments.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 135.5
• Proteins: 4.8g
• Fats: 0.5g
• Carbohydrates: 29.4g

Ingredients

• Watermelon: 3 kg
• Cabbage: 1 kg
• Salt: 2 tbsp
• Carrot: 200 g
• Black peppercorns: to taste
• Dill seeds: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Chop the cabbage.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cabbage: 1 kg

2. Grate the carrot on a grater.

   Required ingredients:

   • Carrot: 200 g

3. Mix grated carrots and cabbage and add salt.

   Required ingredients:

   • Carrot: 200 g
   • Cabbage: 1 kg
   • Salt: 2 tablespoons

4. Add spices.

   Required ingredients:

   • Black peppercorns:  to taste
   • Dill seeds:  to taste

5. Peel the watermelon and remove all the seeds.

   Required ingredients:

   • Watermelon: 3 kg

6. Place a small layer of cabbage at the bottom of a three-liter jar.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cabbage: 1 kg

7. Place the watermelon, with a rind twice thicker than that of cabbage.

   Required ingredients:

   • Watermelon: 3 kg

8. Alternate layers of cabbage and watermelon. The layers should be packed tightly. The top layer should be cabbage.

   Required ingredients:

   • Watermelon: 3 kg
   • Cabbage: 1 kg

9. Close the jar with a plastic lid and place it in a cool place.