3tablespoonof apple cider vinegar or limecan use both
1-2celery stalksoptional
1low/free in sodium msg free bouillon cube or 2tbsp of pasteoptional
¼-1/2scotch bonnetoptional
Instructions
Add all of the chopped ingredients to a food processor fitted with an S blade excluding the olive oil and lime/vinegar.
Proceed to pulse/breakdown the vegetables into smaller pieces.
Now slowly pour in the liquids - olive oil, lime and/or vinegar
Continue to pulse until the mixture is almost liquid with some chunky bits like a pesto texture.
Pour into a large jar and refrigerate or freeze in ice cubes/small portions in pots
Notes
If you cannot source scallion then use a very large leek instead
Use a food processor if possible not a blender to reserve some of the texture. Epis shouldn't be too much of a liquid texture. If you do use a blender control the texture by adding the ingredients in stages to ensure it's not over pureed.
If you don't want to use vinegar then lime works well. Anything acidic will help to preserve the sauce.
Epis can last 1-2 months refrigerated, but it is best to freeze some portions if you know you aren't going to be using it immediately/on a regular basis. Freeze it in cubes or small freezer friendly jars so you always have it near or you have a fresh supply when needed.
Celery stalk is included in the recipe but this is optional
Any coloured bell peppers can be used but this may alter the colour of your epis.
If you don't want to use olive oil because of calories use water instead
Epis, epise and zepis is the same thing
If adding bouillon cube/paste make sure it is low/free in sodium with no MSG and caters to any dietary requirements
Only add scotch bonnet if you want some fiery heat, how much is up to you!!