Spicy Pineapple Pickle Acar Nenas Food

SPICY PINEAPPLE PICKLE (ACAR NENAS)

Steps:

• Cut pineapple into 1-cm-thick wedges.
• Heat oil in a wok, add ginger and chili, saute about 2 minutes until fragrant.
• Add remaining ingredients and cook, stirring constantly, for 10 minutes.
• The pickle is finished when the oil rises to the top and the pineapple is glossy. The pineapple should still be juicy.

SPICY CUCUMBER PICKLES (ACAR TIMUN)

Steps:

• Cut cucumber in half lengthwise and remove the seeds. Cut flesh into 3.5 cm juliennes.
• Mix 1 tsp salt with cucumbers, and let sit for 15 minutes to draw out the extra moisture.
• Cut the carrot into pieces the same size as the cucumber.
• Heat oil in a wok and add ginger and mustard seeds, cooking until mustard seeds pop. Stir in the turmeric and chili powder, then add the vegetables, sugar, and salt and saute for 2 minutes (do not overcook, the vegetables should stay crunchy).
• Remove from heat and mix well with vinegar. Allow the vegetables to cool in the pan, then place in a jar. Refrigerate overnight before serving.

SWEET AND SPICY PINEAPPLE PORK

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°; heat a large skillet over med-high heat with 2 tablespoons olive oil.
• Sprinkle chops with salt and pepper.
• Place chops in the skillet; sear for 2 minutes on each side to caramelize.
• Transfer the chops to a rimmed cookie sheet and place in the oven for 8-10 minutes or until the meat is firm to the touch, but not tough.
• Remove from the oven and let the chops rest, covered with foil, for a few minutes.
• While the chops are in the oven, return the skillet to med-high heat and add the remaining olive oil.
• Add in the onions, garlic, bell peppers, jalapenos, salt, and pepper; cook for 3-4 minutes or until the veggies start to wilt.
• Add the chunked pineapple and its juice and the chicken stock.
• Continue cooking 3-4 minutes.
• Add in the parsley and stir to combine.
• To serve: pour the sweet and spicy pineapple sauce over the pork chops.

SWEET AND SPICY PINEAPPLE-JALAPENO RELISH

Steps:

• In saucepan over medium heat, sauté the onions, ginger, jalapenos, and cumin for 6 minutes.
• Add the rum and cook until almost all is evaporated.
• Add the pineapple, lime juice, and sugar, bring to simmer and then remove from heat.
• Stir in the cilantro, salt and pepper to taste.
• Note: Caution!
• Be sure to wear rubber gloves when preparing the chilies or you will experience an intense burning sensation in your hands not to mention what would happen should you rub your eyes!