Acar Timun
Bright, tangy, and delightfully crunchy, Acar Timun is a classic Indonesian pickled vegetable dish that’s perfect as a refreshing side for savory meals. Featuring crisp cucumbers, vibrant carrots, shallots, and spicy red chili peppers all steeped in a zesty rice vinegar brine with hints of ginger, this quick and easy recipe brings a balance of sweetness and acidity to your plate. Ready in just under 30 minutes of prep and cooking, this no-fuss dish marinates to perfection in the fridge, making it ideal for next-day serving to deepen its bold flavors. Whether paired with grilled meats, fried rice, or satay, Acar Timun is a deliciously versatile addition to your table and a great way to elevate your Indonesian culinary repertoire!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cucumbers
- 1 carrot
- 4 shallots
- 2 red chili peppers
- 100 ml rice vinegar
- 50 g sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 100 ml water
- 1 inch piece ginger
Instructions
Firstly, wash the cucumbers and slice them into thin rounds. Peel the carrot and cut it into thin strips or matchsticks.
Peel and thinly slice the shallots. Cut the red chili peppers into thin rings. If you prefer a milder acar, remove the seeds from the chili peppers before slicing.
Peel the ginger and slice it thinly.
In a small saucepan, combine the rice vinegar, sugar, salt, and water. Bring it to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar and salt dissolve completely. This should take about 3-5 minutes.
Remove the pan from the heat and let the pickling liquid cool to room temperature.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cucumbers, carrots, shallots, chili peppers, and ginger slices.
Pour the cooled pickling liquid over the vegetables in the mixing bowl. Ensure that all vegetables are submerged in the liquid.
Transfer the mixture to a clean jar or airtight container and seal it. Place the container in the refrigerator and let the acar timun marinate for at least 2 hours before serving. For best results, let it marinate overnight to enhance the flavors.
Serve the acar timun chilled as a side dish with your favorite Indonesian meals.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
97 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.2 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 506 mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23.2 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.5 g | ||
| Protein | 1.6 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 28 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 372 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
