Ingredients

1 pound carrots (about 7 medium)
1 red bell pepper
1 medium fennel bulb (about 3/4 pound)
1 small onion
3/4 cup cider vinegar
1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon mustard seeds
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 garlic clove, crushed

Directions

With a mandoline or a sharp knife cut

carrots into short 1/8-inch thick julienne strips. With a sharp knife cut bell pepper into
short 1/8-inch thick julienne strips. In a steamer set over simmering water steam
carrots, covered, 5 to 6 minutes, or until crisp-tender, and transfer to a bowl. Steam
bell pepper 1 to 2 minutes, or until crisp-tender, and add carrots.
Halve fennel bulb lengthwise and core. Cut fennel into short 1/8-inch thick julienne
strips. Halve onion lengthwise and cut into short 1/8 inch thick julienne strips. Add
fennel and onion to carrot mixture. In a saucepan bring remaining ingredients to a boil,
stirring to dissolve sugar, and pour over vegetables. Marinate vegetables covered and
chilled, at least 1 hour and up to 1 week. Serve relish chilled or at room temperature
with poultry, veal, pork, or lamb.