Sòs (Haitian Sauce/Gravy) - Episode 8 - ❤ Love For Haitian Food

scotch bonnet peppers

🥗Healthier: jalapeño peppers

💰Cheaper: habanero peppers

Jalapeños provide a milder heat while still adding flavor.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk reduces calories and is dairy-free.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice can substitute for acidity.

In a small sauce pan on low to medium heat add oil followed by onions and peppers. Sauté until visibly softer.

Next add tomato paste and fry it for about 1 minute. Then the epis and continue sautéing for another 1-2 minutes.

Add water, seasoned salt and stir well to combine ingredients, and bring to a boil.

Once the liquid is boiling add cloves, thyme, pikliz juice and stir. Then add scotch bonnet and continue stirring, being sure not to puncture the scotch bonnet.

Lower heat and let simmer for 5 minutes. Serve over rice or any other starch of your choice.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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