How To Make Haitian Pikliz (Picklese).

scotch bonnet peppers

🥗Healthier: jalapeño peppers

💰Cheaper: banana peppers

Jalapeños offer a milder heat, while banana peppers are more accessible.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds a fruity flavor while being a common substitute.

Chop 6 scotch bonnet peppers and place in a large plastic bowl.

Slice 1 onion thinly and add to the bowl.

Shred 1 carrot and add to the bowl.

Chop 2 scallions thinly and add to the bowl.

Chop 1 cup of red and yellow bell peppers and add to the bowl.

Chop 3 cloves of garlic and add to the mixture.

Add 12 peppercorns to the bowl.

Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the mixture.

Squeeze the juice of half a lime into the bowl.

Toss all the ingredients together, preferably using tongs.

Transfer the mixture into a glass container, packing it down as needed.

Top the mixture with 2 cups of vinegar, ensuring everything is covered.

Seal the jar and let it sit for about 4 to 5 days to marinate.

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