Poul Ak Nwa

For the epis (Haitian seasoning for marinade)

• 2 shallot cut in 4
• 1 onion cut into 4, small
• 4 cloves garlic , peeled
• 1 parsley small bunch
• ½ green bell pepper , cut in 4
• ½ red bell pepper , cut in 4
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons white vinegar
• ½ scotch bonnet pepper (or other)
• 1 chicken bouillon cube or beef

For the poul ak nwa

• 5 oz. cashews , unroasted and unsalted
• 1 hen (or small chicken), cut into pieces
• 1 lime , freshly squeezed
• 4 cloves garlic , chopped
• 1 onion , cut into strips
• ½ cup water cold
• ½ green bell pepper , julienned
• ½ red bell pepper , julienned
• 5 parsley chopped, sprigs
• 1 scotch bonnet pepper
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 tomato peeled, seeded and diced
• 3 tablespoons grapeseed oil
• salt (to taste)

Equipment

• food processor
• Dutch oven