Haitian epis is a bold, herb-based seasoning blend that forms the foundation of Haitian cooking. Made with fresh herbs, garlic, peppers, and oil, it’s used to marinate meats, season vegetables, and build deep flavor in nearly every dish.
So, what is this green sauce that we call a Haitian Epis? Haitian Epis is a traditional paste or seasoning that is the base for most savory dishes in Haitian cuisine. This Epis is the backbone of Creole and Haitian cooking.
Haitian Épis (pronounced “eh-peace” and sometimes spelled zepis) is the vibrant, fresh seasoning base and marinade that forms the backbone of nearly all savory Haitian cuisine.
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]
What is epis? A seasoning base made of garlic, parsley, scallions, thyme, among other ingredients, it's the base of many of Haiti's most flavorful dishes.
Epis is a blend of vegetables, herbs and spices that are used to flavor almost every dish in Haiti. Epis can be used to flavor soups, stews, and rice, and is also a great choice for a marinade (it’s very similar to the Green Seasoning used in my Oil Down recipe from Grenada).
Epis (pronounced “eh-pees”) is a traditional Haitian seasoning blend used as a marinade, base, or flavor enhancer in nearly every savory dish in Haitian cooking. It’s similar to sofrito in Latin cuisine, combining herbs, onions, garlic, bell peppers, and spices into a smooth, vibrant paste.