Haitian Epis

Haitian Epis / The Substitute Home Cook

This seasoning base is a game changer. Epis is made with fresh ingredients that are easy to find at your local grocery store. This recipe is easy to make. I love using it in soups, stews and as a marinade.

Equipment Needed:

• Blender or food processor
• Air tight container

Ingredients:

• 1 red or yellow onion
• 2 habaneros (or scotch bonnet)
• 2 jalapeños (optional)
• 1 bunch fresh parsley
• 2-3 scallions
• 1 green bell pepper
• 1 red or yellow bell pepper
• 2-3 celery stalks
• 8-10 sprigs of fresh thyme
• 5 tbsp olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic
• 3 tbsp white vinegar
• 1 lime

Steps:

1. Wash the vegetables.
2. Roughly chop onion, parsley, celery stalks, jalapeños and garlic. Remove core from the green, red or yellow pepper and roughly chop.
3. Add the roughly chopped vegetables, habaneros (only cut off stem) , olive oil, lime juice, white vinegar and thyme in to a high speed blender. Blend until smooth. Pour directly into an air tight container and refrigerate. Place in ice tray if you plan on freezing Epis.
4. Enjoy!

TIP: Once your Epis starts turning brown, its time to throw it away.