Pikliz (Haiti)
Pikliz is typically used as a condiment on fried foods like griot (fried pork) and fried plantains, enhancing their taste and providing contrast with its acidity and heat. But honestly it's great on it's own as a summer side dish or when you need something crunchy with a bit of heat. Connect with our Haiti program by enjoying this recipe and learn how we're helping children in Haiti at www.forwardedge.org/haiti.
Ingredients
- 1 cabbage
- 2 carrots
- 1 onion
- 3 Scotch bonnet peppers or jalapeños
- 4 garlic cloves
- 2 tsp salt
- 8 peppercorns
- 1 cup white vinegar
Instructions
- Cut the cabbage in half and using a shredder, shred one of the halves into a bowl.
- Repeat the process for the carrots, onion, peppers, and garlic cloves.
- Add the peppercorns, salt, and vinegar to the bowl. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly.
- Transfer all the contents of the bowl including liquids into a large glass container and store in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours to allow the pickling process to complete.
Notes
Store in your refrigerator for up to three weeks.