Curtido (Salvadoran Cabbage Slaw) - Chili Pepper Madness

Ingredients

• 1.5-2 cups thinly sliced or shredded green or white cabbage ((about 1/2 head))
• 1 small white onion (thinly sliced (about ¾ cup))
• 1 medium carrot (peeled and thinly sliced (about ½ cup))
• 1 jalapeno (optional for a spicy version - thinly sliced (or use hotter peppers))
• 1 cup apple cider vinegar
• 3 tablespoons salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
• 1 bay leaf