Preserved Chili (pima confit)

    Lunch & Dinner · Vegetable · Pickles · Végétarien

    Preserved chili is a favorite of Mauritians. The perfect accompaniment for a sardine salad. Very common in street food stalls in Mauritius.

    Ingredients

    • Fresh Chilis
    • Salt
    • White vinegar
    • jars
    • The preserved chili can be served with any dish.

    Preparation

    1. Use fresh green chilis
    2. Wash and drain chilis
    3. Remove the stem from each chili, avoid touching eyes or other sensitive part of the body
    4. Sterilize jars and lids by washing them in boiling water
    5. Carefully stack the chilis 2/3 of the jars
    6. Add the salt
    7. Shake the jars to let the salt flow between the chilis
    8. Pour the white vinegar in small quantities, until the jar is completely filled
    9. Close the covers carefully
    10. Place the jars in a sunny place for a week to allow the chilis to macerate

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