Atjar Ketimun (cucumbers In Turmeric)

Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 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

Recipe

• 1 combine cucumber pieces with 2 tablespoons of salt.
• 2 refrigerate for 1 hour.
• 3 rinse and drain well. squeeze out any excess moisture.
• 4 heat peanut oil and saute shallots, garlic and ginger until softened.
• 5 add almonds, turmeric, sugar and remaining salt. stir well.
• 6 add vinegar and water.
• 7 simmer 10 minutes.
• 8 pour over cucumbers.
• 9 mix well.
• 10 refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.