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Easy Homemade Haitian Pikliz (Spicy Pickled Slaw)

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Easy Homemade Haitian Pikliz (Spicy Pickled Slaw)

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Pikliz is Haiti’s fiery little secret—crunchy, zesty, and packing just the right amount of Scotch bonnet heat to wake up your taste buds! This bold pickled slaw combines crisp cabbage, carrots, and bell peppers, all swimming in a tangy vinegar bath that gets better with time. It’s the perfect sidekick to rich, crispy dishes like griot (fried pork) or golden fried plantains. One bite, and you’ll wonder how you ever lived without this spicy, punchy, flavor-packed condiment!

We’ve put our own spin on this recipe! While the original is no longer available, our new version keeps the flavors just as amazing—enjoy!
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Pikliz is Haiti’s fiery little secret—crunchy, zesty, and packing just the right amount of Scotch bonnet heat to wake up your taste buds! This bold pickled slaw combines crisp cabbage, carrots, and bell peppers, all swimming in a tangy vinegar bath that gets better with time. It’s the perfect sidekick to rich, crispy dishes like griot (fried pork) or golden fried plantains. One bite, and you’ll wonder how you ever lived without this spicy, punchy, flavor-packed condiment!

We’ve put our own spin on this recipe! While the original is no longer available, our new version keeps the flavors just as amazing—enjoy!
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Mandy at SideChef
I’m Mandy, a foodie from Germany and I'm all about delicious bites. My motto? Life’s too short to skip dessert (especially when cookies are involved).

1DAY

Total Time

$2.37

Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings
2
us / metric
Green Cabbage
2 cups
Green Cabbage, finely shredded
Carrot
1
Large Carrot, julienned
Onion
1
Small Onion, thinly sliced
Red Bell Pepper
1/2
Red Bell Pepper, thinly sliced
Green Bell Pepper
1/2
Green Bell Pepper, thinly sliced
Scotch Bonnet Pepper
2
Scotch Bonnet Peppers, thinly sliced
up to 3 Peppers
Distilled White Vinegar
1 cup
Distilled White Vinegar
Garlic
2 cloves
Garlic, minced
Salt
1 tsp
Dried Thyme
1/2 tsp
Dried Thyme
optional
Whole Clove
4
Whole Cloves
or extra depth
optional

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories
90
Fat
0.5 g
Protein
3.4 g
Carbs
20.8 g
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I’m Mandy, a foodie from Germany and I'm all about delicious bites. My motto? Life’s too short to skip dessert (especially when cookies are involved).

Author's Notes

Cooking Tips:
  • Use gloves when handling Scotch bonnet peppers to avoid irritation.
  • The longer it sits, the better the flavor—let it marinate for at least a few days.
  • Adjust the spice level by adding fewer or more peppers.
  • Store in a sealed jar in the refrigerator for up to 1-2 months.

Cooking Instructions

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step 1
In a large bowl, combine shredded Cabbage (2 cups), Carrot (1), Onion (1), Red Bell Pepper (1/2), Green Bell Pepper (1/2), and Scotch Bonnet Peppers (2).
step 2
Add Garlic (2 cloves), Salt (1 tsp), Ground Black Pepper (1/2 tsp), Dried Thyme (1/2 tsp), and Whole Cloves (4). Toss everything together.
step 3
Transfer the mixture into a sterilized glass jar. Pour in the Distilled White Vinegar (1 cup) ensuring the vegetables are fully submerged.
step 4
Seal the jar and let it sit at room temperature for at least 24-48 hours before use. For the best flavor, let it ferment for 5-7 days in the refrigerator.
step 5
Pikliz is best served as a spicy accompaniment to griot (fried pork), fried plantains, or rice and beans.
step 5 Pikliz is best served as a spicy accompaniment to griot (fried pork), fried plantains, or rice and beans.

Tags

Dairy-Free
Gluten-Free
Snack
Caribbean
Shellfish-Free
Low-Calorie
Vegan
Vegetarian
Salad
Side Dish
Vegetables
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