Acar is a type of vegetable pickle of Maritime Southeast Asia, most prevalent in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei. It is a localised version of Indian achar. It is known as atjar in Dutch cui
Acar made of cucumber, carrot and shallot bits in vinegar
Acar (left) served with sambal, the common condiments in Indonesia.
South Asian pickles, known as achar among other names, are pickled and often highly spiced condiments made from a variety of vegetables and fruits preserved in brine, vinegar, edible oils, and South A
Acar
…type of vegetable pickle of Maritime Southeast Asia, most prevalent in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei. It is a localised version of Indian achar. It is known as atjar in Dutch cuisine, derived from Indonesian acar. Acar is usually prepared in bulk as it may easily be stored in a well-sealed glass…
Hannah Glasse's recipe for "Paco-Lilla or India Pickle", 1758
Indian mixed pickle, with lotus root, lemon, carrot, green mango, and green chilis
Achar gosht, a meat curry cooked with flavours from pickle