Haitian & Lowcountry Pantry Basics
This guide covers the ingredients needed for the recipes currently represented in this Fringe Table hub.
Long-grain rice
Useful for both Haitian rice-and-beans and Gullah red rice; rinse and drain well for distinct grains.
Red kidney beans
Cooked beans and their liquid form the backbone of diri kole ak pwa rouj.
Haitian epis
Fresh peppers, herbs, garlic and aromatics blended into a seasoning base. Make the Essential.
Scotch bonnet
Often used whole when aroma is wanted without releasing maximum heat.
Coconut milk
Appears in some Haitian rice preparations; use unsweetened full-fat coconut milk.
Tomato & aromatics
Central to Gullah red rice and many savory preparations in this collection.
See how these ingredients connect in the regional guide.