Recipe by Chef Mireille
Haitian Pikliz
Pikliz – Haitian Pickled Pepper Condiment is a staple pantry item in every household if you’re Haitian. If you like spicy food, you will love this condiment! This is a spicy punch in the face, so it is meant to be used a little at a time. Once you make this wonderful condiment, it will last for months.
Ingredients
- cabbage
- carrots
- Bell Pepper
- Scotch Bonnet Peppers
- Thyme
- Black peppercorns
- Whole Cloves
- Vinegar
- Lime Juice
Instructions
- Slice your vegetables. When you have your sliced Scotch Bonnet peppers, the seeds are not removed.
- Combine all the vegetables in a bowl and mix everything together.
- Transfer it to a quart size jar with the vinegar, lime juice and spices.
- It’s important that there is enough vinegar to cover the vegetables. Add more if you need to.
- Leave to pickle for at least 24 hours.
Notes
Does pikliz need to be refrigerated?
No. The vinegar acts as a preservative. However, the vegetables will stay brighter if you refrigerate it.
How should you store Haitian Pikliz?
You should store it in a glass jar. This can be kept in the kitchen cabinet or in the refrigerator. In the refrigerator, the vegetables will keep their color longer.
How long does pikliz last?
Pikliz can last for months or even years. You only have to add more vinegar and/or lime juice as the liquid level goes down. You want the vegetables to always have enough acid to preserve them.
Recipe By Chef Mireille
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