Haitian Pickled Vegetables

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            FOOD FUNNY
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Thanks to reader Patricia Didden for this gastronomic groaner:

Lost on a rainy night, a nun stumbles across a monastery and requests
shelter there. Fortunately, she's just in time for dinner and was
treated to the best fish and chips she's ever had. After dinner, she
goes into the kitchen to thank the chefs. She is met by two brothers,
"Hello, I'm Brother Michael, and this is Brother Charles."

"I'm very pleased to meet you. I just wanted to thank you for a
wonderful dinner. The fish and chips were the best I've ever tasted.
Out of curiosity, who cooked what?"

Brother Charles replied, "Well, I'm the fish friar."

She turns the other brother and says, "Then you must be...?"

"Yes, I'm the chip monk."

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            TODAY'S RECIPE
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It's hard to find a region of the planet with more cooking traditions
imported from different parts of the world than the Caribbean, so once
again we'll tour the islands in search of some authentic culinary
delights. Here is the lineup for our week of Caribbean Cooking:

Monday's Starter
Haitian Pickled Vegetables

Tuesday's Soup or Salad
Cuban Shrimp Soup

Wednesday's Side Dish
Martinican Heart of Palm Fritters

Thursday's Entree
Bajan Fowl Down in Rice

Friday's Dessert
Anguillan Banana Whip with Fruit Cream

These fuss-free pickles are called "picklises" in Haiti where they are
often served with crackers and cheese as an appetizer, or as a relish
with roasted meats. They also make a handy and healthy quick snack.

Haitian Pickled Vegetables

Green beans (haricots), cut into 2-inch (5 cm) lengths
Cabbage, finely shredded
Cauliflower, separated into florets
Carrots, thinly sliced
Onion, thinly sliced
Radishes, thinly sliced
Celery, thinly sliced
2 - 3 fresh hot red peppers
Distilled or white vinegar

Combine approximately equal amounts of the vegetables and place in a
large jar or crock along with the red peppers. Cover with vinegar and
refrigerate for 1 week. Will keep refrigerated for up to 2 months.
Received on Mon Mar 29 02:40:40 2004