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Haitian Pikliz

Haitian Pikliz

A spicy and tangy Haitian condiment made with cabbage, carrots, onions, and hot peppers, soaked in a vinegar-lime brine. Perfect for serving with fried meats or rice dishes.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Resting time 4 hours
Servings: 6
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups chopped cabbage about ½ a medium head
  • 1 medium onion thinly sliced
  • 1 large carrot grated
  • ½ red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • ½ green bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 2 - 4 scotch bonnet peppers thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic thinly sliced
  • 2 scallions finely chopped
  • 1 cup white vinegar
  • ½ cup lime juice
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 1¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3 whole allspice seeds

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, toss together all the chopped vegetables.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix the vinegar, lime juice, sugar, black pepper, and salt.
  3. Pack the vegetables into a large, clean glass jar.
  4. Pour the vinegar mixture over the vegetables, pressing them down to fully submerge.
  5. Add the allspice seeds, seal the jar tightly, and let it sit at room temperature for at least 4 hours (or overnight) before serving.

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