Acar Timun recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
3 portions
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Calories
67 kcal
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Course
Salad
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Cuisine
Indonesian
Acar Timun recipe
Description
The Acar Timun recipe combines finely chopped cucumber, carrot, red onion, and red chili peppers into a pickled salad dressed with sugar, lime juice or white vinegar, salt, and a small amount of water. The vegetables are diced into small cubes, and the dressing ingredients are stirred together thoroughly with the vegetables. The dish rests for 15 to 20 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to develop fully.
This pickle delivers a combination of tanginess from the lime juice or vinegar, sweetness from granulated sugar, and mild heat from the chilies, balanced by the crisp texture of fresh vegetables. The inclusion of red onion adds subtle sharpness. The resting period softens the vegetables slightly while maintaining their crunch.
Acar Timun works well as a condiment or side, adding brightness and an acidic bite to dishes, often served alongside grilled or fried foods. It enhances meals by contributing a fresh and zesty contrast to richer flavors.
Variations include substituting brown onion or shallots for red onion, and using vinegar or rice vinegar as alternatives to lime juice, which slightly adjust the acidity and flavor profile.
Ingredients
- ½ cucumber
- 1 carrot medium
- ½ red onion
- 2 red chili peppers
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lime juice or white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup water
Instructions
- Dice the cucumber and carrot into small cubes.
- Chop the red onion and chilies.
- Place all the vegetables in a bowl and add sugar, vinegar, salt, and water.
- Stir and mix well. Check the taste and add more salt or sugar if necessary.
- Let it rest for at least 15-20 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Substitute red onion with brown onion or shallots if preferred for a milder flavor.
- Use white or rice vinegar in place of lime juice to vary the acidity and taste.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3portions
Amount Per Serving
Calories 67 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 100grams | |
| Calories | 67kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Sodium | 795mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 268mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 3724IU | 74% |
| Vitamin C | 50mg | 56% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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