Haitian Spaghetti
A flavorful pasta dish featuring smoked turkey, herring, and a unique Haitian seasoning called epis.
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Wooden spoon
- Knife
Ingredients
- 1 box spaghetti
- to taste salt
- 1 lb smoked turkey
- 6 pieces smoked herring fish
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 6 sprigs thyme
- 1/2 cup water
- 5 Tbsp tomato paste
- 2.5 Tbsp epis (Haitian seasoning)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, heat 1/2 cup of olive oil. Add the epis and tomato paste, frying for about 5 minutes until deep in color.
- Add chopped onion, tomatoes, thyme, bell pepper, cloves, and the scotch bonnet pepper. Include a pinch of salt and 1/2 cup of water.
- Incorporate the smoked turkey, cover the pot, and lower the heat. Let it simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions (usually 8-10 minutes).
- Add the cooked spaghetti to the sauce, ensuring it is well coated. If desired, you can add more tomato paste and epis to the sauce.
- Cook everything together for another 15 minutes, then serve hot.
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Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.