Acar (Pickled Vegetables)

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[edit] Description

This is a Malaysian pickle served as an appetizer.

[edit] Ingredients

• 1 cup vinegar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/3 cup Sugar
• 1 tbsp lemongrass, chop fine
• 1 tbsp galangal, chop fine
• 3 cloves garlic, whole
• 1 tsp sesame seeds
• 1 tsp turmeric (either fresh or powder)
• 1 tsp chilli paste
• 1/2 cup carrots, julienne
• 1/2 cup cucumber, julienne
• 1/2 cup Cauliflower, broken into florets
• 1/2 cup shallots, whole

[edit] Directions

1. Bring vinegar, Sugar, sesame seeds and water to boil. Add lemon grass, galangal, garlic, turmeric and chilli paste and simmer for 5 minutes. Add carrots and Cauliflower, simmer for 3 minutes. Add cucumber and onions. Allow to cool and then refrigerate for 24 to 48 hours. Drain and serve cold.