How To Make Chamoy Pickle at Home?
If you follow the latest TikTok food trends, then you know that there is a buzz going on about how to make Chamoy Pickles. But wondering where to start?
You won’t have to worry much, You are in the right place to know about Chamoy Pickles.
If you follow the steps mentioned in this article, Then you can easily make the Viral Chamoy Pickles and enjoy it.
What is Chamoy Pickle?
Chamoy Pickle is simply a classic dill pickle, marinated with chamoy Sauce, sweet and sour candy powders, and tajin seasoning(Mexican Seasoning made by blending lime, salt, and chilly peppers).
When your boring dill pickle is dipped into Chamoy pickle, it transforms into a vibrant red color. It is full of flavors and tastes salty, sweet, spicy, and sour with a hint of fruity tone.
What does a Chamoy Pickle taste like?
Chamoy pickles have a salty pickle like taste, combined with sweet, spicy, and tangy flavor. If you add chips and candy, it will add a little hint of heat and a popping sour flavor.
Your taste buds will taste something different which you have never experienced before.
What ingredients are needed to make Chamoy Pickles?
All the ingredients needed to make Chamoy Pickle can be easily found in your nearest supermarket or gas station. Apart from that I will link the products down.
- 6 to 8 whole dill pickles (adjust quantity as per your need)
- 1 cup dill pickle juice from the jar
- 1/2 cup chamoy sauce (popular brands include Valentina or Chamoy Mega)
- 1 teaspoon Tajín seasoning
- 2-3 teaspoons sweet candy chamoy powder (like Lucas or Tajín brand)
- 2-3 teaspoons sweet and sour mango powder (optional, brands like Tajín)
- 1-2 teaspoons Tapatio hot sauce (optional, adjust for desired heat)
- Fruit roll-up or Fruit by the Foot (or other similar candy sheets)
- Flamin’ Hot Cheetos or Mini Takis (or other spicy chips)
- Candy (optional): Gushers, sweet and sour gummies, etc.
How to make a Chamoy Pickle?
It is a very easy process to make Chamay Pickles, there is no need to sweat for it.
- Use a small spoon or a sharp knife then remove the inner part of the dill. Leave the outer part for the structure. Try to dig deep enough to hold your fillings.
- Add your pickle juice to the chamoy sauce to make it creamy Consistency. It will help in mixing everything and your pickle will absorb all the flavors evenly.
- Now gently stir all the ingredients to combine everything. As you are making it for your own don’t hesitate to experiment. Adjust flavours according to your taste buds.
- Fill the inner part with chamoy mixture. You can use a spoon to push the pickles.
- Let the pickles soak. The longer you soak, the stronger flavor you will get. Start with 15 minutes and taste it if you want it to have a stronger taste then increase the time. Consider flipping the pickles halfway through the soaking time.
- Crush chips to fit in your hollow pickle pockets. Try different textures and flavours and find out the best combination.
- You can add gushers to get a juicy burst, while gummies add a chewiness.
- Use enough fruit roll up or Fruit foot to completely seal the opening and ends.
- Top it off with extra chamoy sauce and sprinkle some tajin powder to enhance the color.
- Squeeze a lemon to add an overall refreshing flavor. (Optional)
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F.A.Q:
What is in a Chamoy Pickle Kit?
Chamoy pickle kits typically include pickles, chamoy sauce, Tajín seasoning, sweet & sour candy powder, fruit roll-up wraps, and sometimes optional extras like spicy chips, sweet candy, lime wedges, or even hot sauce.
What does a Chamoy Pickle taste like?
Chamoy pickles are a sweet, salty, spicy, and tangy explosion on a classic dill pickle base. Imagine sour candy mixed with tangy chamoy sauce, smoky Tajín seasoning, and a satisfying pickle crunch
What is the origin of Chamoy Pickle?
Chamoy pickle most likely originated in Mexican or Mexican-American communities and gained recent popularity on social media.