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Pikliz Relish PDF Print Email

Pikliz, the relish of Haiti, makes any savory food taste better.

8 oz.
shredded cabbage

2
Habanero peppers
1 oz.

shredded carrot

¼ c.

fresh lime juice
1 oz.

shredded turnip

¼ c.

white vinegar
1 oz.

thinly sliced shallots

2 tsp.

salt
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Pumpkin Soup - Soup Joumou PDF Print Email

Traditionally in Haiti, this soup is the first food to be eaten on New Years Day - to bring you good luck.

1 lb.
beef stew meat

1 lb.

joumou (pumpkin)
1 lb.
chicken
¼ c.

celery stalk and leaves
½ lb.
cabbage
2
large carrots
1
onion
3
medium potatoes
3
whole cloves

4 c.
water or stock
3
medium sized turnips
1 Tbs.

lemon or lime juice
1
Habanero pepper

4 oz.
penne pasta noodles
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Rice and Beans - Diri Kole PDF Print Email

This is considered Haiti’s National Dish - with good reason.

1 c.
dried red kidney beans

3 cloves

minced garlic
1½ tsp.

salt
3 Tbs.

butter or oil
½ tsp.

black pepper

6-8 c.

water or chicken stock
12
whole cloves

2 c.

long-grain white rice
1 tsp.

fresh thyme

1
Habanero pepper (optional)
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Rice With Black Mushrooms - Diri Djondjon PDF Print Email

An unforgettable Haitian specialty - pairs well with chicken!

1 c.
dried Haitian djondjon mushrooms*

1 Tbs.

finely chopped scallions, including one inch of the green tops
¼ c.

finely chopped green pepper

¼ c.

finely chopped fresh parsley
1 Tbs.

vegetable oil

3
cloves garlic minced
1 oz.

salt pork, cut into ¼ inch diced cubes

2 c.

long-grain white rice
3 c.

boiling water

½ tsp.

fresh thyme
1 tsp.

salt

4
whole cloves
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