Alternative names | Epise, zepis |
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Type | Flavor base |
Place of origin | Haiti |
Main ingredients | Bell peppers, garlic, citrus juice, parsley, and other herbs and spices |
Epis (/ˈɛpiːs/, 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]