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Haitian pikliz in a glass jar with shredded cabbage, carrots, and peppers in a spicy citrus vinegar marinade on a rustic wooden table.

Haitian pikliz recipe

This pikliz recipe is a vibrant Haitian condiment made with crisp shredded cabbage, colorful peppers, and a bold citrus vinegar sauce infused with spicy peppers. It’s crunchy, tangy, and packs just the right amount of heat, making it the perfect side to elevate any dish. The longer it sits, the better it gets, soaking up all the bright, zesty flavors.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Mixing 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 31

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 1 small Cabbage, shredded
  • 1 Green bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • ¾ Red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • ½ Large onion, thinly sliced (or julienned)
  • 1 Carrot, shredded
Sauce
  • 1 Lime Juiced
  • 1 Lemon Juiced
  • ¼ cup Distilled white vinegar
  • 2 Scotch bonnet peppers or habanero (3–4 for extra heat)
  • Salt to taste

Method
 

  1. First things first, go ahead and prep all your vegetables. You want that cabbage nice and shredded, your peppers thinly sliced, your carrots shredded, and don’t forget those onions (trust me, don’t skip them like I almost did)
  2. Once everything is prepped, toss all your vegetables into a large bowl. Give it a light mix just to evenly distribute everything.
  3. In a blender, add your lime juice, lemon juice, vinegar, scotch bonnet peppers (or habanero), and a pinch of salt. Blend everything until it’s smooth and fully combined.
  4. Next, pour that bold, spicy sauce all over your vegetables. Don’t be shy—get it all in there.
  5. Now mix everything really well. You want every piece of cabbage and carrot coated in that flavorful liquid.
  6. Once mixed, transfer your pikliz into a jar or airtight container and pop it into the fridge. Let it sit overnight so it can soak up all that goodness.
  7. The next day? That’s when it really hits. Give it a quick mix and it’s ready to serve.