2 Min. Epis

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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. I remember being called into the kitchen as a child and having the task of mashing the herbs and seasoning together for my mom to use. 

Using a blender or food processor is often used in place of a pestle and mortar but using one actually gives one more control over the texture of the herbs and seasoning being pounded. I decided to write about a munsh-pilon because I ran out of Epis/marinade but needed some to marinate and tenderize the meat I was preparing. I pulled out my trusty wooden munsh-pelon/pestle and mortar from the back of the pantry. My mom would be proud.

Here's a 2 minute recipe for Epis/Marinage by hand, the old fashion way.

Ingredients:

1 wooden pestle and mortar (used primarily for softer ingredients/herbs)

1 large garlic clove

3 pinches of salt

1/8 cup of cilantro

3 cloves

1/16 cup of onions

Directions:

Pound, pound, pound until a wet paste (Literally for a minute or more).




**FYI: Garlic tends to linger in wooden mortars so to get the smell out just clean with lime juice or scrub with lime wedges.