Ingredients

  • 2 cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • ½ red onion, thinly sliced
  • ½ bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 small carrot, sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, sliced
  • ½ cup vinegar
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp chili flakes
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh herbs (optional)

Method

  1. Pack the cucumber, onion, pepper, carrot, and garlic into a clean jar.
  2. Mix vinegar, water, sugar, salt, chili flakes, and pepper until dissolved.
  3. Pour the mixture over the vegetables until fully covered.
  4. Seal and refrigerate for at least 2 hours; overnight tastes better.
  5. Serve chilled.

Storage: Keep refrigerated and use within 5–7 days.