Cucumber and carrot atchara

An extremely simple atchara (pickle) recipe. A very versatile side dish to fried or grilled meat.

CUCUMBER AND CARROT PICKLE

Ingredients:

1 large carrot, thinly sliced into strips

1 large cucumber, thinly sliced into strips

1 onion, thinly sliced

4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

hot chilis, chopped

1 tbsp. salt

3 tbsp. sugar

1/2 cup white vinegar

Method:

Slather salt on sliced carrot and cucumber.

Soak for at least an hour. Squeeze out fluids.

Meanwhile, whisk sugar in vinegar – ensuring the sugar dissolves thoroughly.

Put everything together in a resealable freezer bag. Squeeze out air spaces.

Leave in the fridge overnight before consuming.

Enjoy!