Tangy Haitian Pikliz with Scotch Bonnet and Cabbage

Name: Tangy Haitian Pikliz with Scotch Bonnet and Cabbage
Prep time: 3 h
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Side Dish
Ingredients: 1 small cabbage; 2 large carrots; 1 onion; 2-3 scotch bonnet peppers; 4 cloves garlic; 12 allspice berries; 1 tbsp salt; 2 cups white vinegar; Glass jar; Airtight lid

A Spicy Haitian Condiment

Pikliz is a tangy, spicy Haitian condiment made from cabbage and a variety of vegetables marinated in a flavorful, aromatic vinegar. It's a perfect addition to any dish needing a bit of heat and acidity.

3 h 30 min
8
Easy

Ingredients

For the Pikliz

1 small cabbage

thinly sliced

2 large carrots

julienned

1 onion

thinly sliced

2-3 scotch bonnet peppers

chopped

4 cloves garlic

minced

12 allspice berries

whole

1 tbsp salt

adjust to taste

2 cups white vinegar

For the Jar (optional)

Glass jar

sterilized

Airtight lid

Preparation

Preparing the Vegetables

Slice Cabbage and Onion

Thinly slice the cabbage and onion.

Julienne Carrots

Julienne the carrots.

Chop Peppers and Mince Garlic

Chop the scotch bonnet peppers and mince the garlic.

Assembling the Pikliz

Combine Ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, combine all the vegetables and allspice.

Add Salt

Add the salt and mix well to ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed.

Pour Vinegar

Pour white vinegar over the vegetable mixture until fully submerged.

Use gloves when handling scotch bonnet peppers to avoid irritation. For extra flavor, add a few sprigs of thyme to the mixture.

Cooking Process

Mixing

Thoroughly combine all vegetable ingredients in the bowl.

Marinating

Transfer the mixture to the sterilized jar, ensuring it's tightly packed, and let it marinate at room temperature for at least 3 hours. Refrigerate thereafter.

Serving

After marinating, serve cold as a condiment or side dish.

Plating & Serving