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chip up - spicy onion pickle

Chip Up – A Simple Fiery Condiment

A quick and spicy Trinidadian condiment with onion, hot pepper, and lime, perfect to brighten up rich curries and stews.
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Course: Condiment
Cuisine: Caribbean, Trinidadian
Keyword: chip up, fiery onion pickle, mother in law, onion pickle, spicy onion pickle
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 15kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 onion large, finely diced (red or regular onion)
  • 1 red hot pepper finely diced, or to taste
  • 2 cloves garlic finely diced or grated
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar white
  • 2 culantro leaves finely chopped (or 1 teaspoon minced)
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Prepare the ingredients: Finely dice the onion, hot pepper, and garlic. Chop the culantro leaves finely.
  • Mix everything: In a small bowl, combine the onion, hot pepper, garlic, lime juice, vinegar, and culantro
  • Season: Add salt and black pepper to taste. Mix well to combine all the flavors evenly.
  • Serve: Enjoy immediately, or let it sit for 15–30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.

Notes

Storage: Store in a mason jar or other glass container in the refrigerator for up to 2–3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 15kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.04g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 52mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 76IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.1mg