Jun 09 2026

Acar Recipe

Name: Scullys Acar Recipe
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 2 cups Cucumbers; 1 cup Carrots; 1 cup Red bell pepper; 1 cup Vinegar; 1 tbs Sugar; 1 tsp Salt; 2 cloves Garlic, minced; 1 to taste Red chili, sliced; 1 cup Water

Inspired by Scully

Time30m

Serves4

An Indonesian pickled vegetable dish, with a sweet-tangy flavour profile.

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Ingredients

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Method

Preparation Steps

1
Prepare the Vegetables
Wash and thinly slice the cucumbers, carrots, and red bell pepper. Place them in a bowl.
2
Make the Pickling Solution
In a saucepan, combine vinegar, sugar, salt, minced garlic, and water. Bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar and salt dissolve.
3
Combine and Cool
Pour the hot pickling solution over the sliced vegetables. Add the sliced red chili to taste. Stir well and let it cool to room temperature.
4
Refrigerate
Transfer the acar to a sterilized jar and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. For best flavor, let it sit overnight.

Acar Recipe

Ingredients

Acar Ingredients

Method

Preparation Steps

Prepare the Vegetables

Make the Pickling Solution

Combine and Cool

Refrigerate

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