Mixed Vegetable Pickles (Acar Segar)

Ingredients:
• 1 small cucumber, peeled, deseeded and cut into matchsticks
• 1 small carrot, peeled and cut into matchsticks
• 8 shallots, peeled and quartered
• ¾ cup (180 mL) water
• 3 tablespoons white vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt

Preparations:
Place the sliced vegetables in a bowl. In another bowl, combine the water, vinegar, sugar and salt, then add to the vegetables and mix well. Set aside to cure for 2 or 3 days in the refrigerator before serving. This pickle keeps for 2 weeks in the refrigerator.

Makes 2 cups
Preparation time: 20 mins + 2 to 3 days to cure

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