The Haitian Epis recipe is a simple yet flavorful blend of herbs, garlic, and peppers that forms the base for many Haitian dishes. It is easy to make and requires minimal ingredients such as scallions, garlic, parsley, bell peppers, and a hot pepper for a spicy kick. A spoonful of this rich mixture can elevate any dish, be it meat, poultry, seafood, or vegetables, with a vibrant and uniquely Haitian taste.
Ingredients:
1 onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
4 cloves of garlic
1 bunch of scallions (green onions), chopped
1 bunch of parsley, chopped
1 bunch of thyme, leaves only
1 habanero pepper (optional, for heat)
1 tablespoon of olive oil
1 tablespoon of vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
In a food processor or blender, combine the onion, bell pepper, garlic, scallions, parsley, thyme, and habanero pepper.
Pulse the mixture until it forms a coarse paste.
Add the olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper to the mixture and pulse again until well combined.
Store the epis in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, or freeze it in ice cube trays for longer preservation.
This epis saurce can be used as a marinade for meats, a seasoning for soups and stews, or a flavour enhancer for rice and beans.
Enjoy!
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Simple Haitian Epis Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 4 cloves of garlic
- 1 bunch of scallions (green onions), chopped
- 1 bunch of parsley, chopped
- 1 bunch of thyme, leaves only
- 1 habanero pepper (optional, for heat)
- 1 tbsp of olive oil
- 1 tbsp of vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a food processor or blender, combine the onion, bell pepper, garlic, scallions, parsley, thyme, and habanero pepper.
- Pulse the mixture until it forms a coarse paste.
- Add the olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper to the mixture and pulse again until well combined.
- Store the epis in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, or freeze it in ice cube trays for longer preservation.