Etrogim Are Useful

Harry and Ziva mentioned etrogim in this week's podcast. According to them, the funny yellow citrons are only useful for Sukkot, jam, and magic illness-curing potions.

Of course, many of us (thanks, Daryn) know that etrogim are also useful for making Etrog-flavored vodka. Here's the recipe, courtesy Rabbi Gingi (master of animal husbandry), who let us put it in last year's Year-in-Israel cookbook.

Dick Israel’s z”l Etrog Liquor Recipe

Ingredients:
Up to 3 etrogs
3 cup vodka
1.5 cup superfine sugar

Instructions:
Wash etrogim
Peel only yellow portion
Place peel in 4 cup jar and add 2 cups vodka
Store in a cool, dark place for a minimum of 48 hours
Remove peel and discard (or dry the peels and use in a cake that needs citron)
Add 1.5 cups sugar
Stir until clear
Add one more cup vodka and stir until clear
Close and keep in dark for about 6 weeks
You will have a bright yellow color and sweet flavor with a distinctive strong aroma.

Comments

[Daryn]

Thanks for the shout-out. In fact, I've got some etrog vodka fermenting right now (I guess that's what it does after the sugar is added). It's sitting in my coat closet and I'll take it out when I get back from Puerto Vallarta for Hanukkah. Hmmm, maybe I should bring it down there with me...

[hamid]

dear
i am Hamid from morocco would like to sell my etrogim please help me
HAMID