Epis (Haitian Seasoning Base)
A vibrant Haitian seasoning base made with fresh herbs, peppers, onions, and garlic blended with oil. This versatile aromatic paste is essential in Haitian cuisine and can be refrigerated or frozen for later use.
2 servings
5 min
Ingredients
- •1 whole small onion
- •½ whole green bell pepper
- •½ whole red bell pepper
- •½ whole yellow bell pepper
- •6 whole scallions
- •6 cloves garlic
- •1 cup parsley
- •½ cup olive or canola oil
- •6 leaves basil
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Purée onion, bell peppers, scallions, garlic, parsley, oil, and basil in a food processor or blender until smooth.
5 min
- 2.
Epis can be made 5 days ahead; cover and chill, or freeze up to 1 month.