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Acar Awak
Acar Awak Recipe (Nyonya Spicy Mixed Vegetable Pickle).
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 339 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Southeast-Asian Fusion
Ingredients
Spice Paste:
- 5 shallots
- 12 fresh red chilies
- 1/2 inch (5mm) fresh turmeric or some turmeric powder
- 2 candle nuts
Tamarind Juice:
- tamarind pulp about golf ball size
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Soak the tamarind pulp in water for 15 minutes. Squeeze to extract the juice and set it aside.
- Blend the spice paste in a food processor and set it aside.
- Heat a wok and add oil. Stir-fry the spice paste until aromatic. Add the tamarind juice and bring to a boil. Season with salt and sugar to taste.
- Add all the vegetables to the wok and turn off the heat immediately. Add the ground peanuts and stir to mix well.
- Let it cool and serve. Acar is best when prepared a day in advance.
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Notes
- You can keep acar in the refrigerator for a few days.
Nutrition Information
Serving
4people
Calories
339kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Sodium
91mg
(4%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 339
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4people | |
| Calories | 339kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 91mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.