Acar

Description
This is a Malaysian pickle served as an appetizer.

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.