2 outer celery stalks, sliced into 1cm/Β½in pieces
1 inner celery stalk, finely sliced
celery salt, to serve (optional)
1 small red chilli, cut lengthwise into 6 pieces
12 spring onions, trimmed to approx 6cm/2Β½in pieces
10–12 peppercorns (black, pink or green)
1 tsp sea salt
75g/2Β½oz granulated sugar
700ml/1ΒΌ pint white wine vinegar or cider vinegar
12 free-range eggs (any size)