Kabees lifet (Pickled Turnips)

Ingredients:

1 kg white turnips
1 beetroot, peeled and sliced
3 clv garlic (optional)
1 lt water
275 ml vinegar
4 tbl salt

Preparation:

1. PEEL and wash turnips. Cut into quarters and pack into jars adding pieces of the beetroot. Add the garlic, if desired.

2. Dissolve the salt in the vinegar and water. Fill each jar until the turnips are covered. Seal tightly. The pickles will be ready in about five days.