Acar (Indonesian Pickled Vegetables)

Brighten up your meals with Acar, a tangy and colorful Indonesian pickled vegetable dish that's bursting with bold flavors and vibrant hues. This quick and easy recipe combines crisp carrots, refreshing cucumbers, sweet shallots, and spicy red chilies, all infused with a zesty turmeric-spiked vinegar brine. Ready in just 25 minutes of active time, Acar is the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and savory, making it an irresistible side dish or condiment. Serve it alongside rice, grilled meats, or noodles to add a refreshing crunch and a pop of Southeast Asian flair to your plate. Ideal for meal prep, this pickled delight only gets better with time, making it a versatile addition to your kitchen repertoire.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 medium carrots
• 2 medium cucumbers
• 5 pieces shallots
• 2 pieces red chilies
• 120 milliliters white vinegar
• 50 grams sugar
• 10 grams salt
• 100 milliliters water
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder

Directions

Step 1

Peel the carrots and cut them into thin sticks, about 2 inches long.

Step 2

Halve the cucumbers lengthwise and scoop out the seeds with a spoon. Cut the cucumber into similar-sized sticks as the carrots.

Step 3

Peel and thinly slice the shallots.

Step 4

Slice the red chilies into thin rings. Remove seeds if you prefer a milder flavor.

Step 5

In a small saucepan, combine the white vinegar, sugar, salt, water, and turmeric powder.

Step 6

Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar and salt have dissolved completely. Do not boil.

Step 7

Remove the vinegar mixture from heat and let it cool to room temperature.

Step 8

In a large bowl, combine the carrots, cucumbers, shallots, and red chilies.

Step 9

Once the vinegar mixture has cooled, pour it over the vegetables, making sure all the vegetables are submerged.

Step 10

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving, allowing the flavors to meld.

Step 11

Serve as a side dish or condiment, and enjoy the refreshing taste of Indonesian acar.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	979.4 grams (979.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	462

Total Fat 1.20g	2%
Saturated Fat 0.30g	2%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4059mg	176%
Total Carbohydrate 105.20g	38%
Dietary Fiber 11.50g	41%
Total Sugars 75.40g
Protein 8.10g	16%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 187mg	14%
Iron 5mg	27%
Potassium 1751mg	37%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 2.3%

Protein: 7.0%

Carbs: 90.7%