Achard de Légumes

Name: Achard de Légumes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Malagasy
Ingredients: 200g cabbage, finely shredded; 2 carrots, julienned; 100g green beans, cut small; 1 onion, thinly sliced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 thumb ginger, grated; 1 tsp turmeric; 100ml white vinegar; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; Salt and pepper

Achard de Légumes (ah-SHAR duh lay-GOOM)

Pickled Vegetable Salad

⏱ Prep Time 25 min

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 83 kcal

A tangy, crunchy condiment of shredded cabbage, carrots, and green beans quickly pickled in vinegar with turmeric and ginger.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 2.0g

Carbs 12.0g

Fat 3.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian vegan dairy-free gluten-free nut-free

Equipment Needed

large bowl skillet sharp knife mandoline optional

Presentation Guide

Vessel: small glass jar or dish

Garnishes: fresh herbs

Accompaniments: any main dish

Ingredients

200g cabbage, finely shredded
2 carrots, julienned
100g green beans, cut small
1 onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 thumb ginger, grated
1 tsp turmeric
100ml white vinegar
2 tbsp vegetable oil
Salt and pepper

Instructions

1
Blanch carrots and green beans briefly, drain and cool.
2
Heat oil, sauté onion, garlic, and ginger 2 min.
3
Add turmeric, stir 30 sec.
4
Toss all vegetables together in a large bowl.
5
Pour warm oil mixture and vinegar over vegetables. Season.
6
Let marinate at least 1 hour before serving. Best next day.

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Did You Know?

Achard is the Malagasy word for pickle, borrowed from the French, and every household has their own preferred vegetable combination.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

large bowl
skillet
sharp knife
mandoline optional

Garnishing

fresh herbs

Accompaniments

any main dish

The Story Behind Achard de Légumes

This dish is a direct legacy of French colonial cuisine adapted with Malagasy and Indian Ocean spice preferences. The addition of turmeric and ginger transforms a simple French preserve into something distinctly Malagasy, and it has become an indispensable table accompaniment.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed accompaniment, any meal 📜 Origins: French colonial era

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