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Pikliz
Shred the cabbage as finely as you can. Put it in a large bowl with the carrot, shallot, bell pepper, scotch bonnet, garlic, cloves and peppercorns and toss with the salt.
Watch: Wash your hands and the board after the scotch bonnets. Do not touch your face.
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How long does Pikliz take?
24 hr 20 min all in — 20 min prep, 24 hr rest. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 16 servings. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Very easy.
How spicy is it?
Extra hot.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Nut-free.
What does it cost to cook?
Cheap night — about Under $8 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
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What equipment do I need?
Chef's knife, Cutting board, Mixing bowl.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at 2 tsp.
How much vinegar?
500 ml (white, 5 percent; or enough to cover) of Vinegar.
What can I use instead?
Scotch bonnet → Habanero. Nearly identical heat and a similar fruitiness. Other chillies change the character.
What should I watch for?
Wash your hands and the board after the scotch bonnets. Do not touch your face.
Any tips from this recipe?
Haitians would use more scotch bonnet than this. Add a fourth if you are brave, or seed them if you are not. The pickling liquid is a hot sauce in its own right. Spoon it over rice or fried fish. Do not use iodised salt or a metal lid without a liner; both can discolour the pickle.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.