Acar Campur (Pickled Vegetables) Recipe

Name: Acar Campur (Pickled Vegetables)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 fresh red pepper, seeded and sliced; 1 onion, quartered; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 1/2 inch cube shrimp paste; 4 macadamia nuts or 8 almonds; 1 inch fresh turmeric, peeled and sliced or 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/4 cup sunflower oil; 2 cups white vinegar; 1 cup water; 2 ounces sugar; 3 carrots; 1 1/2 cups green beans; 1 small cauliflower; 1 medium cucumber; 8 ounces white cabbage; 1 cup dry roasted peanuts, coarsely crushed; salt, to taste

Servings: persons

1 fresh red pepper, seeded and sliced
1 onion, quartered
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 inch cube shrimp paste
4 macadamia nuts or 8 almonds
1 inch fresh turmeric, peeled and sliced or 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 cup sunflower oil
2 cups white vinegar
1 cup water
2 ounces sugar
3 carrots
1 1/2 cups green beans
1 small cauliflower
1 medium cucumber
8 ounces white cabbage
1 cup dry roasted peanuts, coarsely crushed
salt, to taste

1
Place the chili, onion, garlic, shrimp paste, nuts/almonds and turmeric in a food processor and blend to a paste.
2
Heat the oil and stir-fry the paste for two minutes. Add the vinegar, water, sugar and salt. Bring to a boil then simmer for 10 minutes.
3
Cut the carrots into flower shapes, Cut the green beans into short, neat lengths. Separate the cauliflower into neat, bite sized florets. Peel and seed the cucumber and cut the flesh into neat bite sized cubes. Cut the cabbage into neat, bite sized pieces.
4
Blanch each vegetable separately in boiling water for 1 minute. Transfer to a colander and rinse in cold water to halt the cooking. Drain well.
5
add the vegetables to the sauce and gradually bring back to a boil. Cook for 5-10 minutes. Do not over cook - the vegetables should still be crunchy.
6
Add the peanuts and cool.
7
Once cool, cover and chill for at least 3 days before serving.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 fresh red pepper, seeded and sliced, 1 onion, quartered, 2 garlic cloves, crushed, 1/2 inch cube shrimp paste, and more.

Yes, Acar Campur (Pickled Vegetables) falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Acar Campur (Pickled Vegetables)

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