Keropok & Acar
One of the unusual thing that I noticed when I first celebrated Chinese New Year in Brunei was that “Keropok” a common snack, was eaten with “Acar“, which is a kind of pickled vegetable with a sweet, sour and spicy taste.
But according to my mother in law, it has been the standard Chinese New Year snacks in Brunei since she was a little girl. I wonder why it never gain popularity among the Chinese in Sabah. As far as I know, that is.
I myself never really fancy the taste of any “jeruk” or pickle and “Acar” was never in my eating list. But this year, I decided try taking my “Keropok” with some “Acar” given by hubby’s aunt, as mother in law claimed that it’s the best.
She was right. I have been eating it quite non-stop.
I have no idea how it is made except that it’s a mixture of dried cucumber, chili, garlic, onion, ginger, dried prawns among others. This “Acar”, courtesy of hubby’s aunt is really the best.
