Atjar Ketimun (Cucumbers in Turmeric)
Ready In: 2 hrs 30 mins
Serves: 8-10
Ingredients
- 3 cucumbers, peeled, seeded and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 tablespoons salt (divided)
- 2 shallots, minced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, chopped
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil
- 2 tablespoons ground almonds (optional)
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons turmeric
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1⁄2 cup vinegar
- 1⁄4 cup water
Directions
- Combine cucumber pieces with 2 tablespoons of salt.
- Refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Rinse and drain well. Squeeze out any excess moisture.
- Heat peanut oil and saute shallots, garlic and ginger until softened.
- Add almonds, turmeric, sugar and remaining salt. Stir well.
- Add vinegar and water.
- Simmer 10 minutes.
- Pour over cucumbers.
- Mix well.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
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