Epis of Haitian Cuisine

Epis is a blend of peppers, garlic, and herbs that is used as a flavor base for many foods in Haitian cuisine. It is a combination of bell peppers, leeks, onion, celery, scotch bonnet peppers, and parsley cooked in olive oil. Often it also includes thyme and lime juice. It is used as a base for such dishes as Poul ak Nwa (chicken with cashews) and Diri Kole ak Pwa (bean and rice dish).