1/4 c Boiling water 1/4 c White vinegar 1/4 c Sugar 1/2 ts Salt 1 c Cauliflower, coarsely chop 1 c Cabbage, shredded 1 c Carrot, shredded 2 ea Serrano chilies, stemmed & -- thinly sliced lengthwise Combine water, vinegar, sugar & salt. Stir until the sugar is dissolved. Let the mixture cool to room temperature. Add the vegetables to the liquid & let them marinate, covered, for 1 day at room temperature, or 2 to 3 days in the refrigerator.