Epis is a Haitian seasoning mix made from peppers, fresh herbs, and spices. Use epis to season meat, fish, soups, and stews. Check out our Legume recipe for a warm and flavorful stew idea!
Ingredients
Herbs
– 1 cup (assorted fresh parsley, green onions, and thyme)
Bell-Pepper
– 1 small (red or green)
Onion
– 1 yellow or white
Garlic
– 6 fresh cloves
Habanero_Pepper
– 1-2 green or red
Ground-Cloves
– ½ teaspoon (optional)
Limes
- 1, juiced
Vinegar
– 1 Tablespoon white vinegar
Bouillon
– 1-2 packets/cubes, low sodium (optional)
Oil
– ¼ cup vegetable or canola oil
Water
– 1-2 Tablespoons
Instructions
Step 1
Roughly chop the herbs, pepper and onion, and peel the garlic.
Step 2
Add all ingredients into a blender or food process.
Step 3
Blend until a paste-like consistency. If too thick, add water 1 Tablespoon at a time.
Step 4
Pour into a jar and store in the refrigerator.