Atjar tjampoer is a traditional Indonesian side dish made from vegetables and sour. Atjar tjampoer thus comes from Indonesia, and is not very well known worldwide. Not surprising, then, if you are not sure what to do with it in the kitchen. How do you use atjar tjampoer in your dishes? You will soon find out!
What is atjar tjampoer and how do you use it in (Indonesian) cooking?
What is atjar tjampoer? What are the ingredients?
Atjar tjampoer is a topping or side dish from Indonesia. We also call atjar tjampoer Indian sour, and in English sometimes ‘acar campur’. If you want to compare atjar tjampoer to a better-known international dish, you could call it Indonesian kimchi or Indonesian sauerkraut.
The base of atjar tjampoer consists of vegetables pickled in sweet and sour. We make our organic atjar tjampoer from 5 vegetables: cabbage, carrot, pepper, gherkins and onion. These are pickled in a marinade of ginger and turmeric, vinegar and rice syrup. This creates a delicious fresh flavour and crunchy bite that balances perfectly with savoury Indonesian dishes.
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The benefits of TerraSana’s atjar tjampoer:
- Low-calorie (53 kcal per 100 grams)
- Gluten-free (yay!)
- Low in carbohydrates (11%)
- 50% vegetables
- Without added salt
- Pure: without unnecessary additives, flavour enhancers and aromas
Atjar tjampoer in Indonesian Cuisine
Atjar tjampoer comes from Indonesian cuisine, so it is totally part of the standard Indonesian dishes. Especially with fried rice and noodles, atjar tjampoer goes very well, but honestly, this fresh topping actually goes with any Asian rice dish or noodle dish. In Indonesia, you will often find atjar tjampoer served with:
- Nasi rames: An elaborate rice dish.
- Nasi goreng: Indonesian fried rice.
- Bami goreng: Indonesian fried noodles.
- Satay: (Vegan or meat) skewers with peanut sauce and rice.
- Gado-gado: salad of vegetables with peanut sauce.
Atjar tjampoer in European cuisine
Prefer to keep it a little closer to home? There are also American or European dishes that are delicious with atjar tjampoer! Think of:
- Hot dog with atjar tjampoer as a topping. (We positively choose: for a vegan hot dog!)
- (Vegan) burger with atjar tjampoer as toppings.
Should you eat atjar tjampoer hot or cold?
Atjar tjampoer is traditionally served cold, but you can also eat it hot. For example, add it to a hot dish just before serving.
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Frequently asked questions about atjar tjampoer
What is atjar tjampoer in one sentence?
Atjar tjampoer is a traditional Indonesian pickled vegetable mix, known for its fresh and (sweet) sour flavour.
How do you store atjar tjampoer?
Store it in a sealed jar in the fridge. It will keep for about 2 weeks this way.
Is atjar tjampoer healthy?
Yes, TerraSana's atjar tjampoer is 50% vegetable and low in carbohydrates, gluten-free and without added salt. The process of pickling helps atjar tjampoer digest more easily in your body.
Where can I buy atjar tjampoer?
Go to this product page and click ‘order now’ to order atjar tjampoer.
Can I make atjar tjampoer myself?
Of course! But for authentic flavour, try our ready-made atjar tjampoer.
How do you store atjar tjampoer?
Atjar tjampoer is best stored in a sealed jar in the fridge. We recommend serving atjar tjampoer within 2 weeks. Make sure the vegetables are fully submerged in the marinade to extend the shelf life a little. Always smell and taste well if you want to eat the atjar tjampoer after more than 2 weeks.
Making your own atjar tjampoer
It took us quite a while to find the tastiest atjar tjampoer, so of course we won’t give away that recipe. To get your atjar tjampoer balanced and crunchy, you should at least make sure the vegetables are cut finely, but not too finely. Do you still want to make atjar tjampoer yourself, for instance because you want atjar tjampoer without sugar? Use our pickle press to ferment the vegetables in vinegar. In the pickle press, fermenting vegetables goes extra fast. Ideal if you want to change flavours.
Where can you buy atjar tjampoer?
You buy our organic atjar tjampoer at organic shops. Go to the atjar tjampoer productpage to see which webshops sell atjar tjampoer. We are happy with our authentic recipe and use only the best organic ingredients!
