Directions

1Scrub, trim, and peel 2 red or golden beets. Slice thinly, and transfer to a jar.

2 Split 1 fresh Thai chile in half.

3 Bring chile, 1 cup rice vinegar, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 fresh bay leaf, and 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns to a boil in a small saucepan.

4 Pour hot mixture over beets.

5 Seal jar, and refrigerate. Beets will keep for 1 month.