Indonesian acar pickled pineapple in jar with spoon showing closeup.

Pickled Pineapple and Cucumber Salad (Acar Timun Nanas)

Acar Timun Nanas is an Indonesian pickled dish featuring cucumber and pineapple. This recipe combines the tanginess of vinegar with the sweetness of pineapple, creating a refreshing Asian side dish. Fits gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian diets.

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Servings
6 large

Ingredients

  • [2 tbsp unrefined palm sugar (gula jawa)]
  • 1 can pineappledrained and cut into small pieces
  • 1/2 cucumberpeeled and cored
  • 1 red onionthinly sliced
  • 2 red chili pepperslomboks, sliced
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • ½ cup vinegar

Instructions

  1. Cut the pineapple into bite-sized pieces. Slice the cucumber, red onion, and red chili peppers.
  2. In a saucepan, bring the water and vinegar to a boil. Add the (gula jawa) sugar and cinnamon stick. Stir over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
  3. Add the cucumber, pineapple, onion, and chili peppers to the pan. Stir everything together.
  4. Reduce the heat and let the mix simmer for about 10 minutes. This will allow the vegetables to soften slightly and absorb the flavors.
  5. Taste the mixture, and when it’s balanced to your liking, turn off the heat. Remove the cinnamon stick and let the pickle cool.
  6. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature before serving. For the best flavor, transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate for a few hours before serving.

Notes

Serve cold or at room temperature as a side dish or condiment.Adjust the amount of chili pepper, sugar, and vinegar to suit your taste.

Nutrition

Per serving (1)

Calories
51 kcal
Carbs
12 g
Protein
1 g
Fat
0 g
Fiber
1 g
Sugar
9 g
Sodium
3 mg

Recipe by Deborah Green

Recipe from https://dishfullofmemories.com/acar-timun-nanas-pickled-cucumber-and-pineapple/