Tag: Haitian Food

Black Beans and Rice

Black Beans and Rice

The Black Beans and Rice is a delicious side to accompany your favorite meat or eaten alone for beans and rice lovers. It is an easy dish to make and its versatility speaks for itself because it can be served with pretty much anything.

Air Fryer Haitian Griot

Air Fryer Haitian Griot

The Air fryer Haitian Griot recipe is my variation of a well known Haitian dish. Griot is an authentic Haitian dish, made up of cubed pork shoulder or turkey, cooked in a spicy, tangy sauce called Epis.

Haitian Epis

Haitian Epis

The Haitian Epis features a blend of natural spices and vegetables that form the base for most Haitian foods. It is traditionally made with the mortar and pestle but can also be blended in a food processor. Prepare in large amounts, store in refrigerator and use it to season meats, seafood and more.

Ingredients for Epis
Major ingredients in Epis

Here are the main ingredients found in most Haitian Epis recipes. Obviously there could be slight variations from the ingredients listed below –

  • Onions
  • Scallions
  • Parsley
  • Garlic
  • Yellow and/or Red Pepper
  • Scotch Bonnet Pepper
  • Fresh Thyme
The Haitian Epis features a blend of natural spices and vegetables that form the base for most Haitian foods. It is traditionally made with the mortar and pestle but can also be blended in a food processor. Prepare in large amounts, store in refrigerator and use it to season meats, seafood and more.