Acar (indonesian garden salad)

8 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½cupWater; cold
½cupWhite vinegar
1sliceGinger root; crushed
tablespoonSugar
3teaspoonsSalt
1Yellow onion; thinly sliced
5cupsCabbage; thinly sliced
1cupCarrot; finely shredded
2cupsCucumber; thinly sliced

Directions

In salad bowl combine first five ingredients. Add vegetables. Toss thoroughly and refrigerate at least one hour.

NOTES : This is very easy and has an interesting flavor. I last made it in February 1998. I used red and green cabbage and brought it to an engagement party in an antique covered serving dish.

Recipe by: Craig Claiborne - The New New York Times Cookbook Posted to TNT Recipes Digest by "Barbara Zack" <bzack@...> on May 8, 1998