You don't have to be an excellent cook to know how to make achar but let me warn you first, it is alot of work! I spent the entire night cutting up 4 cucumbers, 4 carrots, one head of cauliflower and half a cabbage into small pieces.
After blanching the cut pieces in a bubbling vinegary solution, I ended up with a huge basin of vegetables!
Then I peeled two dozen shallots, a knob of ginger and tumeric, chopped everything up and pounded into a paste (using the pestle and mortar) the old fashioned way. YK walked in and remarked that I look like a Nonya, hovering over the stove with my hair in a bun. Here's what the gravy made using the ground paste, vinegar, sugar and salt, looks like after cooking.
Finally, mix ground peanuts, sesame seeds, vegetables and gravy in a big glass bowl. Leave in the fridge for several days. I have made enough to feed an army. I'll give some away to my family.
After slaving away for hours, it had better be good.
8 comments:
It looks delish and I learn something new every day! Didn't know about this dish!
I usually make it once a year, before the CNY, but not this year.
You are an amazing woman!!!
Wah, looks really really good!
*drools*
tempting enough!
Ting! I have not had achar for ages! can send me some?
It sure looks GOOD to me! :-D
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