In Indonesia, acar is commonly made from small chunks of cucumber, carrot, shallot and occasionally pineapple, and marinated in a sweet and sour solution of sugar and vinegar. Some households add lemongrass or ginger to spice it up. In Indonesia,Malaysia and Singapore acar timun is popular as a side dish for satay dishes and fried rice. It's very simple and easy to make. Ingredients : - 3 baby cucumber or 1 English cucumber - 1 large carrot - 2 shallot - Thai chili ( optional ) - 1 tsp salt - 1 Tbsp sesame oil - 2 Tbsp white vinegar - 1 tsp sugar Preparation : Cut cucumber and carrot into chunks,cut shallot into thinly slice if use Thai chili, to avoid ( hot spicy ) just use whole chili...set aside in a small bowl mixr white vinegar,salt and sugar,stir until dissolved pour into cucumber mixed,let them marinated for about 15 minutes or so,,,ready to serve fresh as a side dish,and store leftover on the fridg...
The sauce is not something I have seen or heard of but gave the shrimps a nice outcome and I am sure must have tasted great too.
ReplyDeleteBtw, I too do the cleaning of the fridge as not let those sitting in the fridge going to waste.
Sometimes simple additions does make great dish. I read the ingredients of the sauce, just the way I love it.
ReplyDeleteCan I have some please. :) That shrimp looks too good. Well done.
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wow!!spicy & yummy!! I can finish this whole plate alone....
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Thank you all for comments,I appreciated :)
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Those shrimps look lipsmacking!
ReplyDeleteThose shrimp are mouthwatering. Love it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a simple, yet delicious shrimp dish! Perfect for this hectic week of Thanksgiving! Hope you have a lovely holiday~
ReplyDeleteThis looks delicious and makes me regret that I'm allergic to shrimp! Your plate is lovely! I agree with Liz - it's a terrific dish for the hectic Thanksgiving week! Happy Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteLove that sauce and I absolutely love the idea that it is so quick to make and yet the result is delicious :)
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