Jamaican Pika

Ingredients

Instructions

Note the presence of allspice in this Jamaican version of the pika condiment. Serve over any grilled or roasted meat, fish, or poultry.

• 1 large white onion, sliced

• 2 Scotch bonnet peppers (or substitute habanero), seeds and stems removed, minced

• 1 teaspoon ground allspice

• 1 carrot, sliced in circles, edges cut to resemble that of a gear

• 1½ cups distilled vinegar

• ½ cup water

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• Pinch of salt

Combine all the ingredients in a jar or bowl. Let stand for 2 hours.

Yield: About 3 cups

Heat Scale: Hot