• 1 white radish (lo bak)
• 2 carrots
• 10 radishes
• 1 onion
• 1 large piece ginger, peeled
• 1 cup cauliflower florets
• 2 small red chillies
• 2 tbsp salt
• 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
• 2 litres (3½ pints) water

Peel white radish and carrots and cut into slices, and then into strips. Peel onion and radishes and cut into wedges, then cut wedge in half. Peel ginger and cut into thin slices. Wash all vegetables and dry thoroughly. Bring water to the boil and add ginger slices, chillies, salt and rice wine vinegar. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Layer vegetables in a large sterilised jar, then top with the brine. Cover with greaseproof paper and tie securely with string. Set aside in a cool place for 3 days before using.