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