Pickled garlic - Kratiem Dong - is a popular Thai specialty that is very good for high blood pressure sufferers. Since you can buy huge containers of ready-peeled cloves at CostCo or Han Ah Reum, it's worth knowing how to make it at home.

About 120 peeled cloves of garlic, 1/2 pint white vinegar, 2 pints water, 2oz granulated sugar, 1 tbsp salt.   Bring everything except the garlic to the boil in a pan, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
 
Pour in the garlic cloves and boil for 1 minute, then remove from heat.
 
Cool and pack into sterilised screw-top jars. Store for 1 week in the refrigerator before eating. It will keep for several weeks and can be used in cooking.

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