Lesley Enston
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Haitian Bouyon
Somewhere between a soup and stew, this spicy chicken bouyon is a family favorite.
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The Bouyon That Transported Me to Haiti After Childbirth
My daughter’s father, Atibon, loves to make this Haitian soup as a comforting pick-me-up.
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Trinidad Corn Soup
With summer corn and plenty of hot sauce, this robust soup is beloved as a hangover cure.
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Epis Is the Seasoning Base That Gives Haitian Food Its Oomph
Haitians don’t skimp on flavor—or on epis.
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Poul Ak Nwa (Chicken With Cashews)
This traditional Haitian chicken stew is packed with flavor thanks to the mainstay spice blend known as epis.
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Skirt Steak With Grilled Pineapple Chow
Dial up the flavor of your summer steaks with chow, a sweet and spicy Trinidadian staple.
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Sos Pwa Nwa and Mayi Moulen
This deeply comforting Haitian meal consists of sos pwa nwa, black bean sauce enriched with coconut milk, served alongside mayi moulen, a creamy cornmeal porridge flavored with garlic and herbs.
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If It's Not Spicy Enough to Make You Sweat, It's Not Chow
Trinidadian chow is refreshing, versatile, customizable, and ready in five minutes flat.