Bodrum Hot Cornichons Aci Kornison Tursusu Glass Jar 680g

Bodrum Hot Cornichons are small pickled gherkins with a hot, spicy edge, which is what the "Hot / Acı" marking on the jar signals. They come in a 680 g glass jar with a red lid, and pieces of red pepper are visible through the glass among the cornichons. The claims on the front label include vegan, gluten free and no added preservatives, colours or sweeteners.

In Turkish-style kitchens a bowl of crisp, sour pickles sits beside almost every grilled meal, and cornichons like these work the same way. Serve a few next to kebab, köfte or doner, chop them into a yoghurt or tartare-style sauce, or add them to a mezze plate with white cheese, olives and fresh bread. Because they are small, they can go whole into a wrap or a burger, and the chilli note cuts through rich or fried dishes nicely.

Keep the jar closed in a cool, dry cupboard until opening, and follow the storage instructions printed on the label. Once opened, it is sensible to refrigerate the jar and keep the cornichons covered by the brine so they stay crunchy.