Salad of Beansprouts, Cucumber and Carrots

This salad has long been familiar in Southeast Asia as a side dish to refresh your palate when you are eating a well-spiced hot meal with plenty of chillies. I am certain it will be popular anywhere for the crunch of the vegetables and the sweet-and-sour tang of the dressing. Don’ t be tempted to use lemon juice or exotically flavoured vinegar here; only white distilled malt vinegar is appropriate.