Haitian Pikliz

Pikliz is a pickled slaw common in Haitian cuisine. It is often eaten alongside heartier dishes or as an accompaniment to beans and rice. One of its distinguishing characteristics is the use of Scotch Bonnet peppers, which are common in Caribbean cuisine. Almost all pikliz recipes include cabbage, carrots, bell peppers, and onions and use white vinegar for pickling.

Filed Under: African Heritage Diet, Vegetarian & Vegan Diet, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Quick & Easy, Affordable

Rating

Average: 5 (2 votes)

Active time

10 minutes

Total time

48 hours

Yield

Serves 8

Ingredients

1 ½ cup shredded cabbage

½ cup grated carrots

½ cup sliced red bell pepper

1 cup sliced onion

4 scotch bonnet peppers, sliced into quarters (or substitute other hot peppers)

1 ½ cup vinegar

Juice of one lime

1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

In a medium bowl, combine the cabbage, carrots, bell pepper, onion, and peppers until evenly distributed.
Add the vegetables to a 26-ounce glass jar. In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, lime juice, and salt. Pour the vinegar mixture into the jar. making sure the vegetables are completely covered in liquid.
Screw the lid of the jar on tight and give it a shake. Refrigerate the jar of vegetables for 48 hours before serving.

Recipe contributed by Kelsey Lloyd

Nutrition

Calories: 35
Fat: 0g
Sodium: 400mg
Carbohydrate: 6g
Sugar: 3g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 1g

Yield: Serves 8

How'd it Taste?

Mia

April 30, 2019

As a proud Haitian American, this recipe makes me so happy. Pikliz compliments fried foods, but is pretty much eaten with every meal. You'll definitely love it like we do!! Enjoy!

Fran

February 15, 2023

I love love love this! The scotch bonnets are a bit too hot for me so i use Walkerswood Jerk Sauce (about a Tbl but then really add more to taste) and i use white vinegar. As soon as the jar is empty i put more vegetables in. I do this twice and then start from scratch as the brine/pikliz loses its punch. I use as a snack.