Ingredients with Measurements:
- 2 cups of julienned cucumber
- 1 cup of julienned carrot
- 1 cup of julienned pineapple
- 1 cup of julienned shallots
- 1 cup of julienned red chili
- 1 cup of white vinegar
- 1 cup of water
- 1 cup of sugar
- 1 tablespoon of salt
Special equipment needed:
- Large mixing bowl
- Glass jars with lids
Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the julienned cucumber, carrot, pineapple, shallots, and red chili.
2. In a separate saucepan, combine the white vinegar, water, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil and stir until the sugar dissolves.
3. Pour the hot vinegar mixture over the vegetables and stir to combine.
4. Let the mixture cool to room temperature.
5. Transfer the pickles to glass jars with lids and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving.
Time:
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 5 minutes
5. Temperature:
Boiling temperature for the vinegar mixture
Serving size:
This recipe makes about 4 cups of pickles.
Nutritional information:
Serving size: 1/4 cup
Calories: 45
Total Fat: 0g
Sodium: 148mg
Total Carbohydrates: 11g
Dietary Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 9g
Protein: 0g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- You can substitute the julienned pineapple with julienned mango or papaya.
- If you don't have white vinegar, you can use apple cider vinegar instead.
Variations:
- You can add julienned daikon radish or bell peppers to the pickles.
- For a spicier version, add more red chili or use a spicier variety of chili.
Tips and tricks:
- Use a mandoline or a julienne peeler to make the julienned vegetables.
- Make sure the vinegar mixture is hot when you pour it over the vegetables to help soften them.
Storage instructions:
Store the pickles in glass jars with lids in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Reheating instructions:
These pickles are served cold and do not need to be reheated.
Presentation ideas:
Serve the pickles in a small bowl or on a plate as a side dish.
Garnishes:
Garnish with chopped cilantro or sliced green onions.
Pairings:
These pickles pair well with grilled meats, rice dishes, and noodle dishes.
Suggested side dishes:
Serve these pickles with steamed rice or a side salad.
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the pickles are too sour, add more sugar to the vinegar mixture.
- If the pickles are too salty, reduce the amount of salt in the vinegar mixture.
Food safety advice:
Make sure to use clean and sterilized glass jars to store the pickles. Keep the pickles refrigerated at all times.
Food history:
Acar Awak is a traditional Indonesian dish that is commonly served as a side dish or condiment.
Flavor profiles:
This dish is sweet, sour, and slightly spicy.
Serving suggestions:
Serve these pickles as a side dish or condiment with your favorite Indonesian dishes.
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Region: Indonesian