Acar Buah (Fruit Pickles) Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 pineapple, peeled and cut into small cubes
- 2 cucumbers, seeded and cut into small cubes
- 2 carrots, peeled and cut into small cubes
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 red chili peppers, thinly sliced
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp cumin powder

Special equipment needed:
- Large mixing bowl
- Medium saucepan
- Sterilized jars with lids

Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the pineapple, cucumbers, carrots, red onion, and red chili peppers.
2. In a medium saucepan, bring the white vinegar, water, sugar, salt, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and cumin powder to a boil.
3. Pour the hot liquid over the fruit and vegetable mixture in the mixing bowl.
4. Stir well to combine.
5. Let the mixture cool to room temperature.
6. Transfer the fruit pickles to sterilized jars with lids.
7. Refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving.


Time:
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 5 minutes
5. Temperature:
Boiling temperature for the liquid mixture.
Serving size:
This recipe makes about 4 cups of fruit pickles.

Nutritional information:
Calories per serving: 70
Total fat: 0g
Sodium: 200mg
Total carbohydrates: 17g
Dietary fiber: 2g
Total sugars: 14g
Protein: 1g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- Pineapple can be substituted with mango or papaya.
- Cucumbers can be substituted with zucchini or daikon radish.
- Red chili peppers can be substituted with green chili peppers or jalapenos.

Variations:
- Add sliced garlic or ginger to the liquid mixture for added flavor.
- Use different spices such as cinnamon, cardamom, or fennel seeds.
- Add fresh herbs such as mint or cilantro.

Tips and tricks:
- Make sure to sterilize the jars and lids before using them to prevent contamination.
- Adjust the amount of sugar and chili peppers according to your taste preference.
- Serve the fruit pickles as a side dish or condiment for grilled meats or rice dishes.

Storage instructions:
Store the fruit pickles in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Reheating instructions:
This recipe does not require reheating.

Presentation ideas:
Serve the fruit pickles in a small bowl or on a plate as a colorful and flavorful side dish.

Garnishes:
Garnish with fresh herbs such as mint or cilantro.

Pairings:
Pair with grilled meats or rice dishes.

Suggested side dishes:
Serve with steamed vegetables or a salad.

Troubleshooting advice:
If the liquid mixture is too sweet or too sour, adjust the amount of sugar and vinegar accordingly.

Food safety advice:
Make sure to sterilize the jars and lids before using them to prevent contamination.

Food history:
Acar Buah is a traditional Indonesian dish that is commonly served as a side dish or condiment.

Flavor profiles:
The fruit pickles have a sweet and sour flavor with a hint of spice from the chili peppers.

Serving suggestions:
Serve the fruit pickles as a side dish or condiment for grilled meats or rice dishes.

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Region: Indonesian

Taste: Tangy, Sour, Sweet, Spicy, Salty