HOW TO MAKE JAMAICAN ESCOVITCH SAUCE RECIPE 2020

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Jalapeños provide heat with fewer calories, while banana peppers are milder and more affordable.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds a fruity flavor, while white vinegar is often less expensive.

carrots

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Zucchini can be a lower-calorie option, while cabbage is often cheaper and adds crunch.

allspice

🥗Healthier: mixed spices

💰Cheaper: ground cloves

Mixed spices can mimic the flavor profile, while ground cloves are often less expensive.

Start by boiling 2 cups of water and 1 cup of vinegar together.

Add 1/4 cup of sugar, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1 tablespoon of salt to the boiling mixture.

Add 1 scotch bonnet pepper to the boiling mixture for flavor.

Boil the mixture for 5 minutes.

In a separate pan, heat 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil and sauté the chopped veggies (carrot and onion) for 1 minute.

Add the boiled liquid to the sautéed veggies and mix well.

Let the sauce rest for about 10 minutes before serving.

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