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Acar Timun

A crisp Indonesian cucumber pickle with a sweet, sour, and mildly spicy brine. Perfect as a refreshing side dish or condiment for rich foods.

15 minEasyServes 445 cal/serving

IndonesianSideNo-CookVegetarianVeganLow CarbKosher-styleGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups English cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup carrot, diced
  • 1/4 cup shallots, sliced
  • 2 bird's eye chilies, sliced
  • 2 tbsp white vinegar
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup warm water

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a bowl, dissolve 2 tbsp granulated sugar and 1/2 tsp salt in 1/4 cup warm water.

  2. 2

    Stir in 2 tbsp white vinegar until combined.

  3. 3

    Add 2 cups diced English cucumber, 1 cup diced carrot, 1/4 cup sliced shallots, and 2 sliced bird's eye chilies to the mixture.

  4. 4

    Toss well and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.

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Questions

What is Acar Timun?

A crisp Indonesian cucumber pickle with a sweet, sour, and mildly spicy brine. Perfect as a refreshing side dish or condiment for rich foods. This reference files it under Indonesian side: made without cooking, rated easy and about 15 minutes start to finish.

How long does Acar Timun take?

As written, 15 minutes: 15 of prep and 0 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 4, 30 minutes. That wait sits outside the stated prep and cook times, so plan around it.

Is there a substitute for shallots in Acar Timun?

The entry for Acar Timun calls for 1/4 cup shallots, sliced. In its place: Use half as much yellow or red onion plus a small clove of garlic.

Can I make Acar Timun less spicy?

Yes. The heat in Acar Timun comes from 2 bird's eye chilies, sliced. For a milder plate, remove the seeds and ribs from the chilies, or use half; nothing else in the method changes.

How many carbs are in Acar Timun?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 10 g of carbohydrate in about 45 calories, with 1 g protein and 0 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 320 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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