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Acar

Indonesia

Acar is a Southeast Asian relative of Indian pickles, served at Indonesian and Malaysian meals. It is the traditional companion to sate and nasi goreng.

A bright, tangy Indonesian pickle of cucumber, carrot and shallot with chilli. The classic side for satay and fried rice.

Authentic Indonesia Acar recipe
Prep
15 mins
Cook
5 mins
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
35 kcal
Serves
8
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used

Ingredients

2cucumbers, cut into chunks
2carrots, sliced
4shallots, sliced
2red chillies, sliced
150mlwhite vinegar
100mlwater
3 tbspsugar
1 tspsalt
1 tspground turmeric (optional)
1 tbsptoasted peanuts, crushed

Method

1

Combine the vinegar, water, sugar, salt and turmeric in a pan. Heat until the sugar dissolves and let it cool.

2

Put the cucumbers, carrots, shallots and chillies in a bowl.

3

Pour over the cooled pickling liquid.

4

Chill for at least 1 hour. Serve sprinkled with crushed peanuts.

Chef's Tip

Let the pickling liquid cool before pouring so the vegetables stay crisp.

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