Main image of Acar Campur

View on phone

Acar Campur

App exclusive

35 min

Side
Most people might know kimchi as one of the most important side dishes in Korean cuisine. But did you know that Indonesia has a pretty amazing side dish as well? The traditional Indonesian rice table isn't complete without Acar Campur or as the Dutch call it: Atjar Tjampoer. Around here you can find it in any major supermarket, but it's even more delicious when homemade!

Servings

(¼ cup per serving)

Total

35 min

Prep

20 min

Cook

15 min

Free from

Soy symbol

soy

Peanut symbol

peanut

Treenut symbol

tree nut

Sesame symbol

sesame

Gluten symbol

gluten

Similar recipes

What others say

Rob - March 18, 2025, 8:09 p.m.

Made this at the weekend to have with the nasi goreng recipe in the app and it works so nicely! It's got that nice pickled kick and a warmth from the mustard and the sambal. I don't remember having this when we were travelling in Indonesia, but it was far too many years ago, so I could have forgotten 😂

This makes a big jar, but I don't think it will last long! The smell at first reminded me of piccalilli, but it's mellowed now. Such a lovely side dish!

PUL small logo PUL Team - March 18, 2025, 8:37 p.m.

That sounds delicious, Rob! So glad it paired well with the nasi goreng recipe. It’s funny how certain smells can take us back to travel memories 🥰

Mélissa - Sept. 8, 2024, 6:39 a.m.

So good! Loved it !!!

tany - July 2, 2024, 1:27 p.m.

okaaaay i'm obsessed! i powered through this jar in a short time i'm too embarassed to admit, i was practically just snacking on it. so good!!

PUL small logo PUL Team - July 2, 2024, 3:44 p.m.

We're thrilled to hear you're enjoying the acar campur recipe, Tany! 🫶

Carmen Riera Quintana - Jan. 6, 2024, 1:54 p.m.

Dear friends from the PUL team, how long will this keep in the fridge? Thanks ;)

PUL small logo PUL Team - Jan. 8, 2024, 11:56 p.m.

Hey Carmen, you can store the Acar Campur in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. In case you haven't seen already and it helps in the future, the storage information for recipes on the app can be found at the bottom of the directions tab or at the end of the step-by-step "Make" mode 🙌

Fi - Dec. 25, 2023, 9:34 p.m.

Hi. Could gochujang be used instead of sambal oelek in this recipe?

PUL small logo PUL Team - Dec. 26, 2023, 3:49 p.m.

Hey Fi! Gochujang, a Korean fermented chili paste, can be used as a substitute for sambal oelek in your Indonesian acar kampur recipe, but it will bring a different flavor profile. Gochujang is sweeter, less spicy, and has a more complex, fermented taste compared to the straightforward chili heat of sambal oelek. If you're open to experimenting with flavors, go ahead and try it, but be mindful that it will alter the traditional taste of the dish.

kday - June 3, 2023, 10:32 p.m.

Would it be ok to leave the mustard out?

PUL small logo PUL Team - June 5, 2023, 5:59 a.m.

Hey Kday, the dijon mustard adds a distinct flavour, but the recipe can still be made without it. While the taste will be slightly different the Acar Campur should still be enjoyable 🤗