Haitian Epis: 5 Powerful Ways to Elevate Your Cooking
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The Essential Homemade Haitian Epis Recipe for Every Kitchen
- Author: Emily
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 cup 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Haitian
- Diet: Vegan
- 1 large green bell pepper, roughly chopped
- 1 small red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 bunch green onions (scallions), chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 8–10 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1 cup fresh parsley leaves, stems removed
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
- 1 bouillon cube (Maggi or similar, optional)
- 1 Scotch bonnet pepper, seeds removed (optional)
- Juice of 1 lime (or 2 tablespoons white vinegar)
- 2–3 tablespoons olive oil or neutral oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Water, as needed for blending
- Rinse all herbs and vegetables thoroughly. Roughly chop them for easier blending.
- Combine bell peppers, scallions, onion, garlic, parsley, thyme, and Scotch bonnet in a blender or food processor.
- Add lime juice or vinegar, bouillon (if using), salt, pepper, and oil.
- Pulse and gradually add water until the mixture forms a smooth but thick paste.
- Taste and tweak with more salt, vinegar, or oil as needed.
- Transfer epis to a clean jar, seal tightly, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before using for best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 20
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: varies
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg