A traditional paste or seasoning that’s the backbone for most Hatian and Creole savory dishes.
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So, what is this green sauce that we call a Haitian Epis?
Haitian Epis is a traditional paste or seasoning that is the base for most savory dishes in Haitian cuisine.
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This Epis is the backbone of Creole and Haitian cooking.
Creole cuisine itself is composed of bold spicy flavors mainly influenced by the African people.
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Prep time can be between 10 to 15 minutes depending on how big of a batch youre making.
you might also choose to make your Epis ahead of time and store it in the freezer.
This marinade is very similar to the traditional Caribbean green seasoning as well as Dominican sofrito.
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Once cooked, Haitian Epis gives grilled and stewed dishes an added sweet but spicy flavor.
The Epis is not only great for the grill season but can be incorporated in everyday weeknight cooking too.
you’ve got the option to cook it down and use it as a side dip withroasted potatoesorplantains.
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A traditional Epis calls for the use of scotch bonnet peppers.
Scotch bonnet peppers are small fiery chili peppers that is popular in African and Caribbean cuisine.
They are closely related to habanero peppers.
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Scotch bonnets are primarily used in epis, but they can be hard to get hold of.
Feel free to store these in glass mason jars or plastic containers.
Pour the epis into a mason jar and refrigerate for up to 5 days.
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