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Acar

13 ingredients 3 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

330
Calories
7g
Protein
15g
Fat
47g
Carbs

Counts 10 of 12 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 10 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Sesame 1 tbsp (14g) 120
Broccoli 1 cup chopped (156g) 55
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Carrot 1 medium (61g) 25
Cucumber 1/2 cup sliced (52g) 16
Turmeric 1 tsp ground (3g) 9
Lemongrass 1 tbsp (6g) 5
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Vinegar 1 tbsp (15ml) distilled 3
Water not in our table 0
Galangal not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup vinegar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemongrass, chop fine
  • 1 tbsp galangal, chop fine
  • 3 cloves garlic, whole
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds
  • 1 tsp turmeric (either fresh or powder)
  • 1 tsp chilli paste
  • 1/2 cup carrots, julienne
  • 1/2 cup cucumber, julienne
  • 1/2 cup cauliflower, broken into florets
  • 1/2 cup shallots, whole

Directions

1

Bring vinegar, sugar, sesame seeds and water to boil. Add lemon grass, galangal, garlic, turmeric and chilli paste and simmer for 5 minutes. Add carrots and cauliflower, simmer for 3 minutes. Add cucumber and onions. Allow to cool and then refrigerate for 24 to 48 hours. Drain and serve cold.

2

Category:Malaysian Recipes

3

Category:Malaysian Appetizers

Recipe sourced from fandom

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