Pikliz | Haitian Spicy Slaw

Pikliz is a fiery Haitian slaw of pickled cabbage, carrots, peppers, and onions in a vinegar brine. Food with Roots makes it from a family recipe passed down through generations and refined under Mama Clervil's guidance. Tangy, vinegary, and genuinely hot, it works as both a side and a condiment.

At a glance

• Style: traditional Haitian Pikliz (pickled slaw)
• Heat level: fiery, vinegar-forward
• Fermentation: pickled in vinegar brine
• Family recipe perfected under Mama Clervil's guidance
• Vendor: Food with Roots
• Packaging: 16oz glass jar
• Refrigerate after opening

Best for

• Topping fried plantains, griot, and Haitian rice and beans
• Tacos, sandwiches, and grilled meats
• Cutting through fried chicken or fried fish
• Adding bright heat to rice bowls and grain bowls
• Charcuterie and cheese boards needing acidity
• Gifts for fans of Caribbean food and bold condiments

How to use

Spoon over hot, rich foods straight from the jar. Pikliz cuts through fried, grilled, and braised meats with vinegar and chili. Use the brine as a quick splash on greens or grain bowls.

Flavor profile

Sharp vinegar, chili heat, and the crunch of cabbage, carrot, and onion, with a clean, lingering pepper finish. Bright, hot, and unmistakably Haitian.

About Food with Roots

Food with Roots brings foods of cultural identity and integrity to the shelf. Their Pikliz honors a generational Haitian recipe, made to taste the way it should at the family table.

Made by Food with Roots, based in Seattle, Washington.