Poul Ak Nwa

For the epis (Haitian seasoning for marinade)

• 2 shallots , cut in 4
• 1 small onion , cut into 4
• 4 cloves garlic , peeled
• 1 small bunch parsley
• 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 cube chicken bouillon (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 cold water
• ½ green bell pepper , julienned
• ½ red bell pepper , julienned
• 5 sprigs parsley , chopped
• 1 scotch bonnet pepper
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 tomatoes , peeled, seeded and diced
• 3 tablespoons grapeseed oil
• salt (to taste)

Equipment

• food processor
• Dutch oven