Substitute capers made from nasturtium seeds

Ingredients for 1 servings:

• 2 tbsp salt
• 1 cup water
• ½ cup nasturtium seeds
• ¾ cup vinegar (white wine)
• 2 tsp sugar
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 stalks of thyme

Instructions

Working time approx. 10 minutes; Rest period approx. 6 days; Total time approx. 6 days 10 minutes

use only fresh, green seeds

Bring salt and water to a boil. Half-fill a lidded jar with the seeds and pour the saltwater solution over them. Seal the jar and let stand at room temperature for three days. Drain the seeds in a sieve and return them to the jar. Bring the vinegar, sugar, thyme, and bay leaf to a boil. Pour the solution over the seeds and let cool. Seal the jar and refrigerate for three days. After that, the substitute capers are ready to use. They will keep in the refrigerator for about six months if kept covered with the vinegar solution.