1 lb. green cabbage
1/3 c. cold water
1/4 c. distilled white vinegar
1/4 c. sugar
Salt to taste
1/2 c. green bell pepper, minced
1/2 red bell pepper, minced
1/4 c. carrot, grated
Few drops of tabasco sauce or some minced hot peppers
Freshly ground black pepper (add just before serving)

Clean the cabbage and shred it into narrow strips. In a large glass bowl, combine the water, vinegar, sugar and salt. Add the shredded cabbage and the other veggies to the bowl and mix to be sure all the veggies are well coated with the dressing. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it stand in the refrigerator for 5 hours. When ready to serve, toss again and top with a few grindings of black pepper.