Epis

Epis
Epis
Alternative namesEpise, zepis
TypeFlavor base
Place of originHaiti
Main ingredientsBell peppers, garlic, citrus juice, parsley, and other herbs and spices

Epis (/ˈɛps/, Haitian Creole: epis) is a blend of peppers, garlic, and herbs that is used as a flavor base for many foods in Haitian cuisine.[1] Some refer to it as a pesto sauce.[1] It is also known as epise and zepis.[2] It is essential for Haitian cuisine.[3]

  1. ^ a b "Haitian Epis". Haitian Cooking -. 2020-08-26. Retrieved 2021-04-11.
  2. ^ "Haitian epis". That Girl Cooks Healthy. 26 July 2019. Retrieved 2021-04-11.
  3. ^ Louis-Jean, James; Sanon, Debbie; Louis-Jean, Kevin; Sanon, Nicole; Stvil Louis-Jean, Ruthonce; Thomas, Michelle Luvy (2021-04-09). "Valorization of pikliz: a spicy meal garnishment in Haitian cuisine". Journal of Ethnic Foods. 8 (1). Springer Science and Business Media LLC. doi:10.1186/s42779-021-00077-5. ISSN 2352-6181.