Acar Ketimun Recipe (Indonesian Pickled Cucumbers)
Ingredients
- 1¼ cups chopped cucumber (remove seeds)
- ¼ cup diced carrots (peeled)
- ¼ cup shallots (cut into small bite pieces) (peeled)
- 15 pieces Thai Chilies (remove stems) - add more according to your liking
- 1 teaspoon salt (for soaking)
For Pickling:
- 2½ tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 - 1.5 tablespoon sugar (add more according to your liking)
- ¼ teaspoon salt (add more according to your liking)
- ⅓ cup hot water
Method
- Mix cucumber, carrots, and 1 teaspoon of salt for about 10 minutes. Rinse and drain well.
- In a medium bowl, add cucumber, carrots, shallots, and Thai Chilies. Pour in hot water, white vinegar, sugar, and ¼ teaspoon of salt. Stir to ensure everything is evenly coated. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Allow to cool to room temperature and transfer to an airtight glass jar, put in the fridge for at least 4 hours before serving. This Acar will stay fresh up to a week in the refrigerator.