Takuwan - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. vinegar
1 1/2 c. sugar
3 Tbsp. salt
3 to 4 turnips, peeled
1 red pepper (optional)

Preparation

Combine vinegar, sugar and salt in saucepan.
Simmer over medium heat until sugar and salt dissolve.
Cool slightly; slice turnips and put in jar.
Add hot liquid and pepper.
Let stand at room temperature 1 to 2 days (taste).