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Nyonya Acar Awak Recipe (Spicy Mixed Vegetable Pickle)

A tangy, spicy mixed vegetable pickle from the Nyonya cuisine, perfect as a side dish or condiment.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Nyonya
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 150 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 200 g Cabbage cut into pieces
  • 200 g Carrots julienned
  • 200 g Cucumber julienned
  • 100 g Cauliflower cut into florets
  • 100 g Green Beans cut into 2-inch pieces

Spice Paste

  • 5 cloves Garlic peeled
  • 5 pieces Shallots peeled
  • 5 pieces Red Chilies deseeded
  • 1 tablespoon Turmeric Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Salt
  • 1 cup Vinegar
  • 1 cup Sugar

Instructions 

  1. 1. Blanch the vegetables in boiling water for 1-2 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. 2. Blend garlic, shallots, red chilies, and turmeric powder into a paste.
  3. 3. Heat oil in a saucepan, add the spice paste, and sauté until fragrant.
  4. 4. Add vinegar, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. 5. Pour the hot mixture over the blanched vegetables and mix well.
  6. 6. Let it cool to room temperature before serving or storing in the fridge.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 500mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 2000IU | Vitamin C: 50mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Pickle, Spicy, Vegetable
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