Acar

If you love salads then you are sure to have a fun galore during your trip to Singapore.  Singapore is well known for its choicest of food. The Lion City has a number of restaurants where you can get a wide array of dishes from a wide variety of cuisines. You can have a great dining experience at the restaurants in Singapore. You can taste authentic Chinese cuisine, Indian Cuisine, Thai dishes and even dishes from Malaya cuisine at these Singapore restaurants.  You can get a wide variety of salads in different cuisines of the country. Acra, a type of salad made in Malaya Cuisine is one of the most popular salads in Singapore.

 Acar refers to a type of salad made in Indonesia, Malaysia as well as Singapore. This salad dish is made from different vegetables such as yardlong beans, carrots and cabbages. These leafy green veggies are pickled in vinegar. Dried chillies are also added to the salad to enhance the taste.  Later the vegetables are topped with ground peanuts. Simple, yet delicious that is the buzzword of this tasty salad.  You can have a great time enjoying this spicy salad during the meals.

In Singapore you can get a number of varieties of Acar. The varieties of Acar include acar awak or Nonya acar, as well as Malay acar. Acar awak is one of the most elaborate varieties.  This contains a number of other vegetables like eggplants. Aromatic spices are also used in the pickling mix. This salad is served as a condiment and is generally eaten with a main course. 

The process of preparation of the salad as well as the ingredients varies from country to country. Some people add sugar and vinegar to the sweet and sour pickled mixture. Lemongrass and gingers also added to enhance the aroma of this spicy salad.