Acar Indonesian Pickle Food

ACAR

Steps:

• Wash all vegetable. Dice cucumber into ¼ inch cube. (if using smaller cucumber such as Persian, cut in ½ lengthwise, then slice about ¼" thick to create moon-shape). Discard the stem of bird's eye chili pepper. Peel shallot and cut in half or fourth or into smaller pieces depends on how big the shallots you're using.
• In a small saucepan or pot, combine all ingredients for pickling solution. Bring mixture to a boil over medium heat. Turn off heat and immediately add shallots. Let mixture cool down to room temperature.
• Add remaining ingredients.
• Place acar in a glass jar with a tight-fitting lid and refrigerate.

ACHAR (INDONESIAN QUICK PICKLES)

Steps:

• Cut the cucumber, carrots, and onion into julienne strips.
• Place all vegetables in a medium-large glass bowl, sprinkle with salt and toss to combine.
• Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
• Put the vegetables in a colander and rinse under cold water to remove the salt, drain well.
• Combine the vinegar, water, and sugar in a small saucepan.
• Heat until the sugar is dissolved and the liquid is boiling.
• Immediately pour over the vegetables in the bowl, toss to combine.
• Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
• Serve cold.