Nyonya Acar (Pickled Vegetables) - 娘惹阿杂
If you have never tried making acar before, you have come to the right page. This is another type of simple yet refreshing chilled salad - it is appetizing, sour, sweet and spicy... it tastes better when left to steep for a few days to allow the flavors to develop. You will be amazed with this recipe, wait no more and quickly give this a try when your mood strikes ! ... Happy salivating! ~ Nyonya Acar ~ Ingredients: 300 g japanese cucumber, cut lengthwise 1.5 inch 150 g cabbage, roughly cut into big pieces 50 g carrot, peeled and cut into 1.5 inch 4 slices pineapple, cut chuck 1.5 inch 1 packet peanut candy (kacang pipang) 4 tbsp white sesame seeds, stir-fry till fragrance 1 tsp salt 1 tbsp sugar 3 tbsp cooking oil 60 ml vinegar Spice Paste: 5 shallots 6 fresh red chilies 1 tsp turmeric powder 2 candlenuts 30 ml water Methods: 1. Mix all the vegetables with 1/2 tbsp of salt, leave aside in a colander to dry excess liquid for abou