Acar Kuning - Malaysian Pickled Vegetables

Ingredients

• 1 cucumber, thinly sliced (200g) 1 cucumber, thinly sliced (200g)
• 1 carrot, julienned (100g) 1 carrot, julienned (100g)
• 1 cup cabbage, thinly sliced (150g) 1 cup cabbage, thinly sliced (150g)
• 1 red chili, thinly sliced 1 red chili, thinly sliced
• 1 green chili, thinly sliced 1 green chili, thinly sliced
• 2 shallots, thinly sliced 2 shallots, thinly sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup white vinegar (60ml) 1/4 cup white vinegar (60ml)
• 1/4 cup water (60ml) 1/4 cup water (60ml)
• 2 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon salt

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 70 kcal / 293 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 0g, 0g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 17g, 12g
• Protein: 1g
• Fiber: 2g
• Salt: 0.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   In a small bowl, combine white vinegar, water, sugar, turmeric powder, and salt. Stir until the sugar and salt are dissolved.
2. 2.
   In a large mixing bowl, combine cucumber, carrot, cabbage, red chili, green chili, shallots, and garlic.
3. 3.
   Pour the vinegar mixture over the vegetables and toss well to coat.
4. 4.
   Cover the bowl and let the vegetables marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.
5. 5.
   Serve chilled and enjoy the tangy and refreshing Acar Kuning.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Cucumber — Make sure to slice the cucumber thinly for a better texture in the final dish.
• Turmeric powder — Use caution while handling turmeric powder as it can stain surfaces and clothing easily.

Tips & Tricks

• For a spicier version, add more chili according to your preference.
• You can customize the vegetables used in the recipe based on your personal taste and seasonal availability.
• Adjust the amount of sugar and vinegar to suit your desired level of sweetness and tanginess.

Serving advice

Acar Kuning is best served chilled as a side dish or condiment alongside your favorite Malaysian dishes. It pairs well with rice, noodles, or grilled meats.

Presentation advice

To enhance the presentation, garnish the Acar Kuning with some fresh cilantro leaves or crushed peanuts before serving. The vibrant colors of the pickled vegetables will make the dish visually appealing.