Mixed Vegetable Pickles

• 1 small cucumber, peeled, deseeded and cut into matchsticks
• 1 small carrot, peeled and cut into matchsticks
• 8 shallots, peel

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.