What’s a Chamoy Pickle, and How Do You Make Them?
What’s four colors and four tastes all rolled? A Chamoy Pickle, which is the new Tiktok recipe that is capturing the minds of people today.
If you have been on the social platform of TikTok or others in the past few weeks/months, you definitely came across a chamoy pickle at least once (as well as these other popular TikTok recipes ). This new recipe is shiny and bright red. It is decorated with a mix of candies, sweets, and sometimes savory bites. It has become very popular and is the latest trend.
The chamoy pickle kit and ingredients are available in stores; however, to be more creative and personal, homemade chamoy pickles can also be produced. There are no special ingredients involved and it does not take a lot of time: all you need is a trip to the nearest Mexican grocery store. Intrigued?If you want to try it yourself, here is the detailed procedure of preparing the dish.
What is a chamoy pickle?
A chamoy pickle is a dill pickle soaked in sweet and sour chamoy sauce. It is also sprinkled with Tajin, a red seasoning made from chili peppers, lime, and salt.
When dill pickles are dipped in chamoy, they turn bright red and soak up all the delicious flavors. It’s like magic! They are salty and sweet, fruity and spicy, and sometimes they even have that delicious sourness that we all enjoy.
If you like to have a pickle spear when having your spicy bloody mary then chamoy pickles are something you would like. It is quite similar but has a fruity base.
In case you have no information on what chamoy is, it is a Mexican delicacy made from dried fruits and chili peppers. This is a sweet fruit like with a savoury twinge depending on the spice levels present. It’s quite ‘swicy’ and is usually eaten with fresh fruits and vegetables or used to season drinks.
How to Make a Chamoy Pickle
Ingredients:
- 6 to 8 whole dill pickles
- 1 cup dill pickle juice (from the jar)
- 1/2 cup chamoy sauce (e.g., Chamoy Mega Original)
- 1 teaspoon Tajin seasoning
- 2 to 3 teaspoons sweet candy chamoy powder
- 2 to 3 teaspoons sweet and sour mango powder
- 1 to 2 teaspoons Tapatio hot sauce (optional)
Instructions:
Step 1: Prep the Pickles
- Remove the pickles from their jar and pierce them with a fork several times on all sides.
- Add the pickles to a wide-mouth Mason jar with a lid and pour in the pickle juice.
Step 2: Combine
- Add the chamoy sauce to the pickles.
- Sprinkle in the Tajin, sweet candy chamoy powder, sweet and sour mango powder, and hot sauce (if using).
Editor’s Tip: Make sure the pickles are completely submerged in the liquid. If they’re not fully covered, add extra pickle juice and/or chamoy to fill the jar as needed.
Step 3: Shake and Chill
- Tightly seal the jar with the lid and then shake to combine the ingredients.
- Place the pickles in the refrigerator and let them marinate for seven days.
Step 4: Enjoy
- Remove the pickles from the jar and enjoy as desired.
How to Serve Chamoy Pickles
You can enjoy chamoy pickle by eating it quickly with ginger and onions, like old-fashioned pickles. The best part of these tasty red pickles is the toppings.
Chamoy pickles are salty with a hint of fruitiness and spiciness. Toppings can help reduce the saltiness and add different flavors. Chewing the pickles can be enjoyable with the added ingredients.
Here are a few of the most popular toppings for chamoy pickles:Here are a few of the most popular toppings for chamoy pickles:
Flamin’ Hot Cheetos
- Lucas candy powders
- Lucas Salsagheti candy
- Lucas Gusano candy liquid
Other candy cherry-flavored chewing candies include sour fruit other candies that are chewy and come covered with a sugary-like outer layer.
Recipe Tips
- Pierce the Pickles: They are pierced with a fork several times to allow the brine to penetrate properly. This makes the liquid to penetrate deeper into the food for a better tastebud experience as well as make preparation time shorter.
- Marination Time: It is advisable to let the pickles to remain immersed in the solution for maximum of seven days in a bid to intensify the taste of the pickles.
- Customize the Heat: If you prefer it to be hotter, you can add more Tapatio hot sauce and chili powders while for a milder pickle, there must be a decrease in its usage.
Chamoy Pickle
Ingredients
- 6 to 8 whole dill pickles
- 1 cup dill pickle juice from the jar
- 1/2 cup chamoy sauce e.g., Chamoy Mega Original
- 1 teaspoon Tajin seasoning
- 2 to 3 teaspoons sweet candy chamoy powder
- 2 to 3 teaspoons sweet and sour mango powder
- 1 to 2 teaspoons Tapatio hot sauce optional
Instructions
- Step 1: Prep the Pickles
- Remove the pickles from their jar and pierce them with a fork several times on all sides.
- Add the pickles to a wide-mouth Mason jar with a lid and pour in the pickle juice.
- Step 2: Combine
- Add the chamoy sauce to the pickles.
- Sprinkle in the Tajin, sweet candy chamoy powder, sweet and sour mango powder, and hot sauce (if using).
- Editor’s Tip: Make sure the pickles are completely submerged in the liquid. If they’re not fully covered, add extra pickle juice and/or chamoy to fill the jar as needed.
- Step 3: Shake and Chill
- Tightly seal the jar with the lid and then shake to combine the ingredients.
- Place the pickles in the refrigerator and let them marinate for seven days.
- Step 4: Enjoy
- Remove the pickles from the jar and enjoy as desired.