Greg Collier’s Sweet Potato Pikliz
Haitian pikliz traditionally uses cabbage, but this version from Greg Collier, chef and co-owner of Leah & Louise in Charlotte, N.C., calls for grated sweet potato. It’s victory garden larder meets Caribbean flavor. If you have a well-stocked pantry, you are halfway to this relish, but note: Not every sweet potato is the same; look for the jewel variety for its vibrant orange flesh. This pikliz is mild in spice level compared to traditional versions. Serve it with Memphis Dry-Rub Ribs or Memphis Dry-Rub Mushrooms.
- Total:
- Serves: 3 persons
Ingredients
- ½pound sweet potato, peeled
- ½medium red onion, sliced (about 1 cup)
- ½cup thinly sliced radishes
- ½cup thinly sliced baby turnips, such as hakurei (about 4)
- 2garlic cloves, minced
- 1serrano chile, minced
- 1tablespoon fresh oregano leaves, chopped
- 1 ½teaspoons kosher salt
- ½cup apple cider vinegar
- ¼cup fresh lime juice (from 2 or 3 limes)
- 2tablespoons honey
Instructions
Step 1
Using the largest shredding holes of a box grater, grate the sweet potato into a large mixing bowl (or shred it using a food processor). Add the onion, radishes, turnips, garlic, chile, oregano and salt and toss to combine; set aside.Step 2
In a medium nonreactive bowl, whisk together the vinegar, lime juice and honey. Pour liquid over vegetables and mix well. Cover tightly and refrigerate for 24 hours before serving cold or at room temperature.