Pickled Shallots
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 ½ tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons warm water
20 shallots, peeled and sliced
1 red finger-length chili, deseeded and sliced
Method:
Combine the vinegar, sugar, salt and warm water in abowl. Add the sliced shallot and chili, and mix well. Set aside to cure for 2 to 3 hours, then serve in small bowls. This pickle keeps for a week in the refrigerator.
Source: authentic food recipes from Indonesia, Heinz von Helzen