2020年10月23日 · Epis and my mother’s pilon—and eventually my pilon—became both my root I and my wings. A pilon is the Haitian Kreyol word for mortar and pestle, most of which are wooden with carvings deep...

2012年6月4日 · Pronounced munsh-pilon, in Kreyol, a pestle and mortar has been around for centuries for medicinal purposes and for cooking. Used to grind, crush and pound herbs together this ancient tool is still being used today.

2019年7月26日 · In Haiti, epis is traditionally mashed down to a paste with a wooden mortar and pestle (munsh pilon). Nowadays, especially for Caribbean people living abroad a food processor and/or blender is the popular gadget that is used to prepare epis. The ingredients for epis does vary, depending on the region and influences from living in the diaspora.

2019年1月7日 · Learn to make Haitian Epis as it is used as the base for almost all Haitian recipes. It is a perfect blend of fresh natural herbs, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, and peppers. Place the ingredients in a blender or food processor. Blend to desired consistency, but not liquify.

2020年2月27日 · Indeed, a pilon, as we call our local wooden mortar and pestle is an essential tool in Haitian kitchens. It is at the core of our local cuisine. Most, if not every, Haitian cook relies on this unique kitchen tool. It is key in reducing spices into our famous epis, the marinade that is the base of every savory Haitian dish. Our cooks take this ...

2023年8月7日 · Haitian Epis, also known as Green Seasoning or Zepis, is a versatile blend of peppers, garlic, and herbs that is used as a flavor base for many foods in Haitian cuisine.

2022年1月12日 · Like green seasoning in the English-speaking Caribbean and sofrito in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic, epis (“spices” in Haitian Kreyòl) is a flavoring base made of herbs and aromatics...

2024年3月18日 · The Mortar and Pestle (Pilon) Essential for: Grinding and crushing ingredients. Types: Small wooden pilon for herbs and spices; larger one for coffee beans and tougher ingredients. Usage: A pounding and twisting motion grinds the ingredients to the desired consistency. Significance: Essential for making epis seasoning and the seasoning paste ...

2017年2月25日 · Traditionally made with a mortar and pestle (Munsh Pilon), it’s a blend of herbs, garlic and various peppers. In this recipe I’ll be using a food processor and will be personalizing it a bit to my own taste.

2024年4月18日 · While the use of a blender or food processor is the most common way epis is made in so many parts of the world, the ingredients are traditionally pounded using a mortar and pestle in Haiti. This almost smooth blend of the green seasoning is called munsh pilon. Ingredients needed for Epis