Acar Timun recipe
Refreshing, crunchy, and slightly spicy are what you get from Acar Timun. This Indonesian cucumber salad is the most popular simple salad in a food spread.
Servings: 3 portions
Equipment
- Mixing bowls.
- Wooden spoon
Ingredients
- ½ cucumber
- 1 medium carrot
- ½ red onion
- 2 red chilies
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lime juice or white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup water
Instructions
- Dice the cucumber and carrot into small cubes.
- Chop the red onion and chilies.
- Place all the vegetables in a bowl and add sugar, vinegar, salt, and water.
- Stir and mix well. Check the taste and add more salt or sugar if necessary.
- Let it rest for at least 15-20 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can use brown onion or shallot if you prefer.
As for lime juice, you can substitute it with vinegar or rice vinegar.
Nutrition
Serving: 100grams | Calories: 67kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 795mg | Potassium: 268mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 3724IU | Vitamin C: 50mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg
Disclaimer
Nutritional info in this recipe is only estimate using online calculator. You should refer to it as a guide only. Please verify with your own data if you seek an accurate info.