Epis
Sign in to saveEpis (, ) is a blend of peppers, garlic, and herbs that is used as a flavor base for many foods in Haitian cuisine. Some refer to it as a pesto sauce. It is also known as epise and zepis. It is essential for Haitian cuisine.
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Epis (, ) is a blend of peppers, garlic, and herbs that is used as a flavor base for many foods in Haitian cuisine. Some refer to it as a pesto sauce. It is also known as epise and zepis. It is essential for Haitian cuisine.
== Background == Epis has Taino and African origins. It also has similarities to sofrito which is used in Hispanic cuisine. This use of a flavor base is common in Caribbean cuisine.