Acar (Balinese Carrot and Cucumber Salad)

Source: Casa Luna Cooking School

Yield: 1 batch

Ingredients

  • Cucumbers: 2 Each
  • Carrot: 1 Each
  • White Vinegar: 1/3 Cups
  • White or raw sugar: 2 Tablespoons
  • Water: 1 Cups
  • Sea salt: 2 Pinches
  • Shallots, sliced finely: 2 Each

    • =Instructions=

Peel the carrot and cucumbers. Slice into julienne sticks or any other shape you prefer. Mix the sugar and salt into the vegetables, crushing and bruising to release the flavor.
Add the vinegar and water. Check seasonings, making sure the sweet and sour is in balance.
Store in the refrigerator.