Authentic Nonya Achar Recipe - 阿渣

[@rozinajasminelias4555]

My late mum used to make this. Missing her, i searched for this acar recipe. Thanks a lot. Will definitely try this very soon🌹

[@jenchong2274]

Just did this for CNY....so many compliments from my guests. TQ so much!

[@themeatmensg]

We're so glad everyone enjoyed it! Hope you have a great year ahead :)

[@estellegoh1450]

This recipe worked great!! My family and I really loved it :) Thank you so much for sharing your love for food with us all!

[@HighTeaWithTheQueen]

Made this last night and I couldn't stop eating. Thank you ❤

[@icyngan]

This recipe is definitely amazing. Me and my friends don't usually like pickled vegetables. But this one is different!! I can't find dry chilli so I have just used all fresh chilli. It still good. Not too hot. I also used Macadamia instead of candlenuts as I live in Australia. And I skipped the shrimp paste. It's literally delicious!! My picky boyfriend love this! Haha

[@MyaArcana]

omg thank you - I was trying to find something to substitute candlenuts with!

[@75nover]

u live in Alaska? lolx.... so that u cant find a dry chili .....U just go to china town for sure u can get a dry chili

[@susilaganesan3654]

Awesome

[@susanteresphan]

just by drying the fresh chillies under the sun you get Dried chillies. dont need to buy

[@platypus3941]

Can replace with cashew nuts too.

[@tankaide]

Make this today, my son loves it, as it turns out super yummy, thanks for sharing 👍

[@themeatmensg]

Yay! No problem, we are happy to hear this leh! You can always share with us your creations on IG and also FB community here too: facebook.com/groups/themeatmen.sg/

[@leehucktee7888]

Amongst the very delicious acar. Thank you.

[@kalaatmaniam7052]

This is best method of preparing achar. Thank you

[@themeatmensg]

Most welcome 😊 Thank you for liking our recipes~

[@sakthi180362]

Thank you for the recipe. Have been buying this always. Now I can do it. Thumbs up

[@themeatmensg]

Our pleasure! Hope you can try this out and hopefully you will love it :)

[@orionbassmaster666]

the term achar/Atchar/ajar( A Form of pickled veggies) seems to be present in many cuisines all the way from indo/malay , pinoy , indian,persian and Some arabian gulf states ( Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, UAE) Its really interesting seeing such trivia like culinary similarities between so many cultures ^^.

[@davidgreenfield3690]

Nepalese achar is pickled limes with chunks of ginger. Yeah, pretty much inedible.

[@leeheongow8014]

I will try your recipe as my mother in law is no more able to do. i regretted that not learning from her the true recipe. thank you

[@dannylai4970]

Wow exactly my late mum used to make this for special occasions mmm 😍❤️ l missed it so much..

[@themeatmensg]

Surely she misses cooking for you too :)

[@sarindergill1952]

Made this today … turned out really yummy… thanks for sharing 🙏

[@ceciliatee3276]

Can. Skip the dried chillies if I can’t find them?

[@ellylauw3458]

Look very yummy need to try this receipt thank you 👍🙏🏻

[@themeatmensg]

You must try! Let us know how it goes :)

[@sharonmajella349]

My family likes this, but would like to know how to make the carrots n cucumbers softer?

[@themeatmensg]

Usually, after few days of fermentation it gets softer by itself. But you can consider blanching them slightly as well. Becareful to not cook it through, if not your carrots and cucumbers will become mush :)

[@themeatmensg]

Guys typo on at 0:23 should be 6 long beans

[@UmerKhan-pc7yy]

Cojekahlwa

[@UmerKhan-pc7yy]

Cojekahalwa

[@UmerKhan-pc7yy]

cojekahalwa

[@UmerKhan-pc7yy]

Basankalado

[@florenceching]

Hi, how long does it last if I keep the Achar refrigerated after making it?

[@jesslee9721]

Thanks for sharing your special achar recipe. How many servings for this recipe. Is 1 day enough to marinate the achar & kept in the fridge for next day consumption

[@themeatmensg]

About 4 servings, 1 day's good enough :)

[@starsand8435]

Love the recipe and the simplicity in the explanation. If the achar becomes a bit too salty, any advice to reduce the saltiness? Thanks.

[@themeatmensg]

Thank you for the compliment :) The only way will be to add white vinegar to the achar to mask n reduce the saltiness. If you don't like the smell of white vinegar, apple cider vinegar can be used as well. Adding more vegetables or rinsing is not advised.

[@danii-ellemarie8747]

@@themeatmensg Have you tried apple cider vinegar in this achar recipe? How does the achar taste differ compared with white vinegar? Any idea? Just curious as I'm keen to use apple cider vinegar. Thank you.

[@themeatmensg]

@@danii-ellemarie8747 Yup, our chef has tried it out when she made it for her family :) Compared to adding white vinegar, adding apple cider vinegar makes the achar more pleasant tasting without the strong vinegar notes. It will be slightly sweeter as well because of the sugar from fruits :)

[@felixserrano7381]

This is lovely. Do you know how long is the shelf life of this achar?

[@wendyshoowaiching4161]

Traditionally, there isn't Cauliflowers & Fried Shallots in Nyonya Acar. Vegetables: 1. Pineapple. 2. Long Beans. 3. Cucumber 4. Cabbage. 5. Carrots. Vegetables cutting length too long. Should cut half the size (bite size).

[@charlottecastillonirenberg8020]

The Best 👍👍👍🥰

[@paramesramanathan4664]

Thank you for such a prompt reply. I used to make them when I was much younger, now really miss them - cannot get some of the ingredients here 🇳🇴. I ALWAYS trust your recipes and follow making them. You are GREAT!

[@JL-sw3sb]

I plan to re-create my mom's achar but I need to be sure of the steps. Upon checking the KZbin, the other videos are either too wet, too oily or too many kinds of spices. This is the closest to how my mom made and sold in Malacca. Thank you for sharing.

[@themeatmensg]

No worries! Glad you enjoyed it :))

[@shiweitan7375]

How long do you need to cook the rempah for? See most recepies require it to be cooked for at least 30mins?

[@themeatmensg]

30 mins is a good gauge! Usually once it comes to a low boil after adding the vinegar mixture, it would be around 20 mins :)

[@yanranwong7067]

How long can keep the achar in refrigerator？

[@SuperCHINKC]

How many days can I keep them ? Tq

[@vijeyalexmi1322]

Look delicious sis thks for sharing keep it up

[@siewgeklee9725]

Will give a try

[@ceciliatee3276]

I made this today and it’s super spicy! What can I do to reduce the spiciness? These are now in containers in the fridge. Kindly advise. Thanks so much

[@nuraa3975]

Add some sugar

[@fredaj3847]

Can we substitute or omit the vinegar? I cannot eat anything with vinegar.

[@sookwilson1077]

Im living in America, Can I substitute Candle nut & belachan with something else ? Not possible to find these 2 ingredients

[@lusianatohir1041]

If don't have candle nut and belachan, you use cashew and dry shrimp

[@platypus3941]

You can replace with acadomia nuts and fish sauce.

[@自由自由-i7q]

How much expire day?

[@themeatmensg]

1-2 weeks max when refrigerated

[@danii-ellemarie8747]

Hi. How long will the achar keep in the fridge? Thanks.

[@themeatmensg]

It can last about 4 weeks :)

[@CringeGirl2023]

can the white vinegar be replaced with anything else

[@themeatmensg]

lemon juice, lime juice, or apple cider vinegar

[@vgbyyy]

can we add onion and pineapple? if yes can it still be kept for up to 4 weeks in fridge? :)

[@themeatmensg]

Of course you can but you can't keep it for that long because of its acidity. I suggest keeping it for about a week

[@nuraa3975]

Yes add some pineapple will be nice.

[@288JILL]

looks so yummy yummy !!!

[@Jl-bk6zs]

Looks good

[@ypc12345]

Can use artificial sugar for this recipe?

[@themeatmensg]

Of course you can!

[@mariewong615]

Do I wait for the fried chilli paste to cool completely b4 pouring on top of the vegetables?

[@khanomkrokfrombccanada8692]

This will be my question too

[@khanomkrokfrombccanada8692]

I guess the fried chili should be completely cold before mixed

[@mariewong615]

@@khanomkrokfrombccanada8692 I guess we just have to try out the recipe to find out...😉

[@danii-ellemarie8747]

According to a friend whose mum has been making achar for decades, the paste needs to cool completely before mixing it to the veggies.

[@naleenidas8444]

Yum! We give me Penang achar anytime!

[@Sundrop2204]

Wow, your recipe looks pretty authentic and seriously good. 👍😋 You have just rekindled my love for Achar, which I always buy from NTUC during my hols in Sg to bring back all the way to Sydney (where I live) as they don’t make nor sell this here. Will try this and let you know how I go! Thanks again!! 🙏😄

[@p_eople6789]

Hey! Do you remember if the NTUC brand has peanuts as well? I remember loving the flavour and texture but it's such a random snack I don't even really remember the core sauce flavours outside of chili and the veggies! I'm hesitant to add sesame and crushed peanuts if it makes it taste completely different, texture wise.

[@vimigisby4208]

Is there a written recipe available please.

[@themeatmensg]

themeatmen.sg/achar/

[@paramesramanathan4664]

If I want to bottle the acar, can I put them in steriled bottles and keep them in the cupboard please?

[@themeatmensg]

you can if you want them to least long keep them in the fridge they should last for 2 weeks or more

[@DSG_channel]

Delicious I Will try too , thanks for sharing, I'm New friend here

[@Freeman-xm7ug]

For garnishing , as a dish or..... How this dish is being ate..?

[@SuccessforLifester]

It is like a side dish. Good to go with rice.

[@alanhomecooking_recipe]

Thanks for sharing 🙏🏻. May I ask whether I can freeze this for future use? If yes how long?

[@lindalim8421]

Izzit any kind of Chinese white vinegar? Where can I get the candlenut? ? U are amazing!!! Do u hold any cooking classes??

[@themeatmensg]

Linda Lim Yup is just normal white vinegar, Candle nuts can be found is most super markets or dry goods stall in singapore

[@sharaahamed6467]

Nice

[@SuccessforLifester]

0:23 that looks like long bean, not Chinese cabbage

[@themeatmensg]

Our mistake 😅

[@kusmiyatimia7775]

This acar amma 👍👍good love you

[@elyseng9657]

shall we wait for the chilies mixtures paste to cool down first before mix it with the vege?

[@themeatmensg]

+Elyse Ng you don't need too

[@elyseng9657]

+theMEATMENsg thanks ya ..

[@jenniguitar01]

do you let the sauce cool down first?

[@sureinpadmanathan5922]

Nice one. I thought there was also pineapple right?

[@Sundrop2204]

Surein Padmanathan no, there is no pineapple in this nonya dish. It would be too wet.

[@lmhaviation1462]

How to make the sauce without the use/need of food processer

[@emysutari]

MH Spotting u can use blender,or if u dont hv any,u can use mortar,,

[@Sundrop2204]

Mortar and pestle will work too, but it’ll be a lot more strenuous. Invest in a small blender and it will do wonders for multiple jobs!

[@nashsosh]

How do you eat this? With kropok or with rice?

[@lahpailaringaun]

Nasya Tan u can eat with biryani rice or white rice too.

[@muhammadfayyaz3311]

Cook with Chef La Ring Aung Lahpai bY

[@kalsk7143]

Thanks for sharing a great recipe. How long can I keep in the fridge? if want to use for the weekend how many days ahead can make it??

[@Sundrop2204]

Achar is a fermented type of vegetable so it can keep for veryyyyy long... six months or so. I once bought achar from NTUC supermarket and kept it for even 6 months past it’s use by date and it still tasted so good! 😜👍😆

[@sLowTY]

Acar is soooooooooo yummmmmm!!! My version is slightly different than yours, but both looks yummmmm!!! 😍😍

[@karminiscooking5073]

Simply looks good and delicious!

[@wahyunisri9157]

Pingin buat ni acar 😍😘

[@kannykalong1453]

That's look spicy and yummy

[@davidgreenfield3690]

Damn, that looks great!

[@cheahsainooi5275]

亚渣學做了一次真的好好吃下次我再做多一点送给朋友吃

[@shihshihloo5955]

Hi, I made this but it is too salty for my flavor, is there a way to still save it?

[@themeatmensg]

+Shih Shih Loo you can try add more vinegar or sugar to it.

[@reginalim30]

theMEATMENchannel for me, I think to replace cauliflower with pineapple, reduce salt n sugar

[@dahmerbundy8704]

Throw it u fool.

[@FrankieCheah-fk8um]

The Meat Man.. Di recipe ini buah keras tak payah bubuh yah.. Cuka 12 spoon.. Ok.

[@kiattisaksrilapat2804]

Good recipe

[@eilenegoh]

Can you make pan mee?

[@ttg3197]

Yummiii

[@AmedeeBoulette]

...Wow....!!!!

[@josephho3056]

Achar without pineapples 🤔

[@naaratna9896]

Yummy...

[@LissaOren-m2v]

Christopher Creek

[@vijay20]

second time making this recipe. :)

[@celinema7436]

Music too loud and distracting. Can you not find a better soothing music. .

[@jackfruit1]

just lower volume lah...on your compu

[@raygan777able]

Wow... I didn't realised there is so much sugar in achars

[@beekiauchua9212]

👍😋😋

[@AlesiaNeitzke-w2x]

Lilliana Circle

[@Feongoh]

It's yummy but too spicy for my hubby 😂

[@dahmerbundy8704]

Then add shit.

[@singer8097]

​@@dahmerbundy8704 That's so wrong to say something like this on a food video, dude. Show some respect.

[@dahmerbundy8704]

@@singer8097 🐖🐖🐖

[@privatesouthafrica1112]

Well Im not going to say this doesnt look tasty but I have some insight that may lead you down a different path but it takes some context ... I am from Durban South Africa ... in the days of slavery many slaves were brought here to farm sugar cane and since have really entrenched themselves in our culture. A fun fact is that South Africa has the largest amount of Indians in the world (outside of India),As apposed to the Northern Indian cuisine that most people know, we were exposed to the Southern Indians (The Banyas). Obviously when an entire culture is uprooted and put into a new country with limited resource this gives rise to many inventive cooking methods, one of which is a curry which is indigenous to Durban and its aptly called Durban Curry. Im sure there are many who would lay claim to star-dome but Durban Curry is the best curry ion the world ... its made pretty cheaply and there is a very fine art to making it authentically ... even those who are not Indian who try do not get it right. Its steeped in culture and is learned and passed on from mother to child (yes men too) When you taste the Achars that they make you will lose your mind. This is more a "White Boy" achar lol (btw Im a white boy) Even their Breyani is not done normally ... there is no pie crust and it is the rice that steams itself but it is 10 times more flavorful If you ever want to learn .. I mean REALLY learn how to do this right. Book yourself a plane ticket to Durban South Africa, Get a Hotel in Umhlanga Rocks (which is a top area) but find a proper old-school Indian housewife in Chatsworth/Veralum or a similar place (which can be quite dangerous sometimes but well worth it) and sit and watch them. Watch their gatherings ... what the methods ... You will NEVER regret it A fun hybrid dish is called a "Bunny Chow" ... dont worry there is no rabbit in it (it comes from the word Banya), Its a Durban Take out staple using Durban Curry ... they are beyond belief they are so good. PS .. If anyone tries to make it themselves PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE dont try putting clever little chefs twists ... make it authentically or dont make it at all. If you stick to the plan you wont be disappointed.

[@peaceandlove6998]

thts a lot of sugar

[@illusionxmuta]

Too much peanuts

[@HighTeaWithTheQueen]

Never enough!

[@totallybtm]

So complicated n so much work.

[@cresentia23hackers86]

The acar looks too dry.

[@dahmerbundy8704]

Add some horse piss.

[@Bardmusic66]

I’m a very picky eater. I don’t like the way the peanut and sesame make it look.

[@manimegalaikrishnan7872]

I don't like the belachan