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Pikliz Recipe (Spicy Haitian Pickled Slaw)

This pikliz recipe is made with shredded cabbage, carrots, bell pepper, and fiery Scotch Bonnets in a simple brine, the perfect crunchy-spicy condiment!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 27 kcal
Course: Salad , Condiments
Cuisine: Haitian

Ingredients

PIKLIZ VEGETABLES
  • 1.5 cups shredded or thinly sliced cabbage
  • 1 medium red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 medium carrot grated (about 1/2 cup)
  • 1 medium onion thinly sliced (about 3/4 cup)
  • 2-4 Scotch bonnet peppers sliced (use habanero as a sub)
  • 3-4 cloves garlic minced
FOR THE PICKLING BRINE
  • 1.5 cups white vinegar use apple cider vinegar for more sweet-tart
  • Juice from 1/2 large lime
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Black pepper to taste optional

Instructions

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  1. Mix the pikliz vegetables - cabbage, carrot, bell pepper, Scotch bonnet peppers, onion, and garlic - in a large bowl.
  2. Transfer the vegetables to a large Ball jar.
  3. Whisk together the brine ingredients - vinegar, lime juice, salt, and optional black pepper - then pour it into the jar. Be sure to completely cover the vegetables with the brine.
  4. Secure the lid and refrigerate for 3 days or longer to let the flavors mingle.

Nutrition Information

Calories 27kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 301mg (13%) Potassium 112mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 1777IU (36%) Vitamin C 29mg (32%) Calcium 17mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 27

% Daily Value*

Calories 27kcal 1%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 301mg 13%
Potassium 112mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 1777IU 36%
Vitamin C 29mg 32%
Calcium 17mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.