 Pikliz | |
| Alternative names | Picklese, Pickled scotch bonnet peppers, Haitian kimchi, Haitian slaw [1] [2] |
|---|---|
| Type | Condiment |
| Place of origin | Haiti |
| Main ingredients | Scotch bonnet peppers, carrots, onions, bell peppers, vinegar |
Pikliz is a picklied condiment in Haitian cuisine. It can be eaten fresh or fermented for taste and health benefit. pikliz (pronounced PEE-kleez) can be understood based on the word pickle and the French word piquer (meaning to sting) [3]
The base ingredients:
Contents
- cabbage,
- carrots,
- bell peppers,
- garlic,
- onion,
- Scotch bonnet peppers. [4] [5] [6]
- Pickled in white vinegar and/or citrus juice. [4]
The spicy dish is very commonly served on the table along with other dishes to enhance the flavor. [5] It is useful as a side condiment for fritay or fried foods such as griot (fried pork), tassot (fried beef), or bannann peze (fried plantains) and enhancing rice and beans. [4] [7]
It has traditionally been produced at the household level but it is increasingly produced industrially as the number of Haitians living abroad also increases. [8]
