Acar — julienned cucumber, carrot, and shallot quick-pickled in rice vinegar, sugar, and salt, often with fresh chillies and ground turmeric. Served as a condiment alongside fried and grilled dishes — the acid and crunch provide contrast to rich preparations. The same structural function as Vietnamese đồ chua, Korean musaengchae, or Japanese tsukemono.
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