Pickled Carrots with Garlic and Coriander Recipe

Ingredients

• 500 g carrots (peeled and cut into sticks or coins)
• 4 cloves garlic (sliced thinly)
• 1 tsp coriander seeds (whole)
• 1 small bunch fresh coriander (cilantro, optional, for garnish)
• 250 ml water
• 250 ml white vinegar (or apple cider vinegar for a fruitier note)
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tbsp sea salt
• 1 tsp black peppercorns
• 1 dried 1–2 bay leaves
• 0 tsp 0.5 red chili flakes (optional, for spice)