Whole30 Acar Timun
Brighten up your Whole30 meals with this vibrant and tangy *Whole30 Acar Timun*! This Indonesian-inspired pickled cucumber and vegetable medley is a refreshing, crisp side dish bursting with bold flavors. Featuring thinly sliced cucumbers, carrots, red onions, and chilies, all soaked in a perfectly balanced marinade of white vinegar, palm sugar, garlic, and ginger, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 25 minutes of prep and cook time. A short chill in the fridge allows the flavors to meld beautifully, making it an ideal complement to grilled proteins or a zesty topping for salads. With its paleo-compliant ingredients and balanced combination of sweet, sour, and spicy, this healthy dish is a must-try for anyone looking to elevate their Whole30 dining experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium Cucumber
- 1 medium Carrot
- 1 small Red Onion
- 2 Red Chilies
- 120 ml White Vinegar
- 120 ml Water
- 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
- 1 tablespoon Palm Sugar
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 teaspoon (finely grated) Ginger
Instructions
Wash and peel the cucumbers. Cut them in half lengthwise, remove the seeds using a spoon, and slice them into thin half-moons.
Peel the carrot and slice it into thin matchsticks or julienne cuts.
Slice the red onion thinly. If you prefer less pungency, you can soak the slices in ice water for about ten minutes and then drain.
Slice the red chilies thinly. Remove the seeds if you prefer less heat.
In a small saucepan, combine the white vinegar, water, sea salt, and palm sugar. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the palm sugar dissolves completely, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
Finely mince the garlic cloves and add them along with the grated ginger to the cooled vinegar mixture.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cucumber, carrot, red onion, and red chilies.
Pour the warm (not hot) vinegar mixture over the vegetables and mix well to ensure everything is evenly coated.
Cover the bowl and place it in the refrigerator to chill for at least 2 hours, allowing the flavors to meld together. This also further enhances the crispiness of the vegetables.
Serve the Acar Timun cold as a tangy side dish or garnish for your favorite Whole30 meals.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
53 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.2 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 503 mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.2 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.3 g | ||
| Protein | 1.6 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 40 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 395 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.
