Achar (Indonesian Quick Pickles) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cucumber
1 carrot
1/2 red onion
1 cup thinly sliced white cabbage (green also works)
1 garlic clove, halved
2 fresh serrano chilies, halved
1 tablespoon salt
1/4 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons sugar

Preparation

Cut the cucumber, carrots, and onion into julienne strips.
Place all vegetables in a medium-large glass bowl, sprinkle with salt and toss to combine.
Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
Put the vegetables in a colander and rinse under cold water to remove the salt, drain well.
Combine the vinegar, water, and sugar in a small saucepan.
Heat until the sugar is dissolved and the liquid is boiling.
Immediately pour over the vegetables in the bowl, toss to combine.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
Serve cold.