Acar Timun

Name: Acar Timun
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
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

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

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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

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

Stir in 2 tbsp white vinegar until combined.
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

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

Questions

How long does Acar Timun keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Acar Timun?

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