How To Make Haitian Pikliz | The Easiest Haitian Pikliz Recipe | Episode 286

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.

Peel off the first layer of cabbage and rinse it under water.

Cut the habanero peppers in half, leaving the seeds inside, and place them in a bowl.

Roll the limes to extract juice and squeeze the juice into the bowl.

Add 3 tablespoons of water to the bowl (vinegar can be used instead if preferred).

Add salt to taste.

Microwave the mixture for about a minute and a half to two minutes and allow it to cool.

Grate half of the cabbage using a vegetable peeler.

Grate the peeled carrots on top of the cabbage.

Push down on the cooked peppers to extract as much heat as possible and mix them into the vegetable mixture.

Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper if needed.

Place the mixture in the fridge for 30 to 45 minutes before serving.

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