Ampalaya Pickles Vegetable Mix: 2 medium sized Ampalaya, seeded 1 medium sized onion, thinly sliced 1 small carrot, sliced 4 cloves of garlic Pickling Solution: 1 cup vinegar 1/4 cup water 6 tbsp sugar (or sugar substitute) 1 tsp fine salt Directions: Wash Ampalaya. Cut in half lengthwise to remove pulp and seeds with spoon. Slice into 5mm thickness. Mix in 2 tbsp. salt. Rinse after 15 minutes Drain well. Combine carrots, onions, and garlic. Prepare boiling solution by boiling vinegar, water, sugar and salt. Set Aside for it to cool down. *Note, When sugar substitute is being used instead of sugar, add sweetener only during the cooling period. Pour pickling solution over vegetable mixture. Toss. Place in a jar. Serves best when cold as a side-dish.