How to make Haitian Spices (Epis) 

1 bunch green onion 4 to 6 garlic cloves 6 to 8 sprigs thyme 2 shallots 1/2 onion 1/2 red pepper 1/2 bundle parsley 1/2 green pepper 1 bullion cube oil

Haitian food is best in Caribbean cuisine in my opinion. It's a shame that more people aren't exposed to it. Top 3 types of food to me are Haitian, Italian, and Japanese in no particular order. Thanks very much for this video!

i put my epis/spanish mix into ice cube trays...i freeze it then put the cubes in plastic bag...it stays fresh and then you can just use as many cubes as you need

~Haitian Epis~ Blend all ingredients in a blender: 1. Scallions/green onions 2. Thyme 3. Garlic cloves 4. Shalliots 5. Onion 6. Italian parsley 6. Green and red bell peppers 7. Maggie cube (optional) 8. Oil 9. Scotch bonnet peppers (optional)

Thanks for your videos! I just got My new apartment and I can't wait to start cooking Some of your Recipes!!!🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹

Why don't you have your own show on the food network??? It would wake up the palate of the US!!!

Watching you chop veggies is so therapeutic 😩

Thank you so much for this. I am in the process of learning how to cook Haitian food. Need to know how to do Epis. Learning all the Haitian foods from you. Thank you 🙏🏾

As we say in Jamaican Patois, “Yuh hand dem cyan tun fashion!” Guh Deh mih luv.

I usually make my epis on a day that I will be cooking. That left over epis in the blender will be used with some water either for rice or added to meat while cooking. That thing is gold and will not be wasted. Thanks for the video. I also love the pepper garlic infused oil recipe.

Thank you so much for this video!!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ it’s simple and easy to follow! I’m, unfortunately, one of those Haitian kids who didn’t get the chance to learn how to make basic Haitian dishes and seasonings. Now I’m blessed to have found this video. Now I can expose my husband to my beautiful and tasty Haitian cultural foods! 🤗

I love how you keep this so simple ! Can you please create a video on making liver

THANK YOU! I am going to stop on the way home today and get the ingredients. Your instructions are so easy to follow. Been years since I had Haitian food and I miss it, now I can learn to make it myself. (I am not Haitian, learned to love the food from old boyfriends family)

I don't remember us ever using epis in my family, how odd! That looks delicious! I'd add a scotch bonnet if I'm regularly cooking Haitian. (Habanero is the next best thing if you don't have access to the Scothc Bonnet). Thanks for this!

I still follow this recipe to this day! Thank you 🫶🏽💕

It that spices is spicy.It look amazing they have a different ingredient. it wonderful to know how to make haitian spices thank you annette

One of my in laws is Haitian and he is a good cookI. For more than a decade now, I have been using epis in my food. Anyone's meals can taste better by using epis. Epis makes the difference! I became ill last year and was hospitalized for six weeks and ever since I have been released from the hospital, the smell of Epis makes me sick now. Prior to my illness, Epis use to be a heavenly scent to me. Too bad for me losing my taste buds!! I have to force myself to eat any type of food now! It must be the Meds.that I take! The only good thing that came out of my illness is that I got my youthful figure again! LOL.

I added epis to my Jamaican Chicken Wings; it's on my YT channel. Your YT channel was one of the channels I learned how to make epis from.

Thank you!! It came out perfectly! (Forgot the thyme though) I'm american but was with a haitian man for 7 years. Left him but can't divorce the food. I am so glad to have found your channel. I'll be looking out for cremas👊

You make everything you prepare look so easy. But the flavors are alllllllll there. I love Haitian food. Thanks Annette 😆😇

Wow thanks my Haitian friend and I enjoyed your recipe. I see others adding tomatoes which is a no for me. I’m trying this soon

I made it it looked exactly like yours

Love the way you make the epis ❤

I just made it and it's delicious!!! Thank you!!

Annette, I'm so glad " piment boucle " was optional, our people loves it and me I'm limited, the tiniest bit i could stand, very tiny lol. I'm going to try and make it your way, thank you my dear.🌷🌷🌷🌷❤

Hi Annette I js did this it came out good n used some to cook its lovely, thanks fr easy to follow instructions

I love that cooking, definitely will give it a try

Wonderful! I am going to try this...it looks so delicious!

You can put the ends of the green onion in water and it grows more.

I use a lot of garlic because garlic is good for health

Haitian epis- 4-5 cloves garlic 6-8 green onions handful of thyme , 2 shallot half a onion , Parsley half of a bunch half red bell pepper, half green bell pepper, 1Maggie cube, Scotch bonnet (optional) Peanut oil (your choice) Thank you 🙏🏽

You should get msg free Maggie it’s better for your thyroid

Switch to Maggie for a healthy salt and a peanut oil from extra-virgin olive oil and you will have perfection

U should do dessert videos but most def make a haitian cakes.

My grandma used epis with almost every meal 🤎🇭🇹

Hi 😊I put too much leek in my epis, how do I fix the strong bitter taste?

Thanks Queen 🌺 I sure needed this

thank you

Thank you!

Hey Annette , what kind of oil would you substitute the peanut oil?

I've seen some with a red coloring instead of green. What gives it that red coloring?

My, "Haitian," mom never created her own epis. She worked very hard and would cook our meals for the day in the mornings. But every Sunday, without fail she made my dad's "codein." I actually created a similar epis recipe once from Nadege Fleurimond's cookbook & my chicken turned out great. It's out of pure laziness that I do not make my own "epis." We do things on the regular if a habit is created. I personally stay away from preservatives. Different topic: I've been watching the hair videos on You Tube and did a "natural hair recipe," & without the normal preservatives my hair was scratching so within the week I had to clean my scalp because it was probably growing mold. So yes, those preservatives preserve product but at what cost to our health? My mom had to take alot of short-cuts in her cooking and hair maintenance as well but at what cost? She died of cancer. Please do some research on those aluminum pans we cook our rice and food that we "Haitians," swear by. Habits are formed but in the long run are not good for us. Personally I cook in stainless steel and avoid non-stick cookware like the plague. I am long-winded because I care and a little research will confirm my points. Love your epis recipe. Take care.

Great video how many days in fridge does the Epis last ?

Super 👌 bravo 👏 👏 👏 👏

That was quick. It takes me longer to cut everything up. I add vinegar to my epis and olive oil so it lasts like 2 months. I use a little water since my blender is cheap and needs some help to blend everything. I use ginger in mine to give the food a fresh and clean taste and I use a lot more garlic. I don’t use shallots and I always forget to buy thyme so thanks for reminding me! I don’t use maggi either but growing up, that’s how parents made epis-with a cube of maggi. Good video!

How long can you store the epis for?

I love your videos and personality! I think I might have to get in line with this request but, can you please please please put the quantities, at least the estimated amount? African Diaspora folks (black Americans are the same) never do quantities. My mom: "Put a little bit.." Me: "Momma, how much??" My mom, "I don't know, you have to taste it/smell it." Sheesh!

I was wondering, for the Oil, you said it was the peanut oil right?

Excellent instructions!!!

What is the name of the blender, I like that the blade comes out. Please

how long can you keep it in fridge ?

You can also add mustard

Hi Annette! How much oil did you use? Thanks

What if you don’t have a blender

The blender is a Ninja

Love it!

Got it👍

Thanks for the video

How much oil is that approximately

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Hi Annette, What kind of blender is that ?

Thanks for sharing

What do you mean by Italian parsley?

How much peanut oil did you put in?

How long can epis be stored?

I made it your way 👍

It is good

How long will this keep in the fridge?

Tasty

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My mom also adds vinegar in hers

Do u use this to season fish before u fry it?

The thyme I have stems. Like not leafy....

I’m just getting back from my meeting now I’ll talk with

I need the recipe plz

What kind of Maggi cube was that?

No msg Maggie thank you

Charlotte? loll oh the shallot. I thought somebody 👩🏾 came in the kitchen. I’m just kidding, that maggi is loaded w/msg. They have low sodium & no msg bouillon cubes. Just as flavorful ppl.

I didn't hear what she said in this video. I know she said pepper, onions, parlsey, green onioun and what else?

Can u freeze it pliz, thanks

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Anyone knows the recipe?

Am I the only one that adds on ti ju sitro ?

No Maggie it's not good for you, msg in Maggie is not good for your health . Thank you for your epis recipe.

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very nasty Annette u have to clean it first ..

How long can you keep it in the fridge