Moluccan Atjar Ketimoen
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 30kcal
Moluccan atjar ketimoen is a fresh, sour, and sharp cucumber side dish served with grilled, fried, or spicy dishes. This recipe for Moluccan atjar ketimoen with cucumber contains no sugar and provides a fresh counterpoint to rich and spicy meals.
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Ingredients
- 1 cucumber
- 1 onion
- 1 red chilli
- 3 tbsp white vinegar
- 2 tbsp water
- 0.5 tsp salt
Instructions
Preparation
- Wash 1 cucumber and cut it into half slices or thin rounds. Peel 1 onion and cut it into thin half rings. Finely chop 1 red chilli and optionally remove the seeds for a milder atjar. Put all the vegetables in a bowl.
Cooking
- In a separate bowl, mix 3 tbsp white vinegar, 2 tbsp water, and 0.5 tsp salt until the salt is completely dissolved. Pour this mixture over the vegetables and mix everything well so that the flavours are evenly distributed. Let the atjar sit for a few minutes to allow the flavours to infuse.
To serve
- Serve the Moluccan atjar ketimoen lightly chilled or at room temperature as a refreshing side dish with Moluccan satay, nasi goreng, or fish dishes.
Notes
This atjar is prepared without sugar in Moluccan cuisine, keeping the taste fresh and sharp. It is mainly used as a counterpoint to rich or spicy dishes. The atjar is best enjoyed the same day, but can be kept covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.
Nutrition
Calories: 30kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated fat: 0.04g | Sugars: 3g