Haitian Spaghetti Recipe — A Guide to Making the Caribbean Classic at Home

The Haitian Spaghetti recipe is a must-try for anyone looking to have a taste of Caribbean cuisine. While it's a simple dish, it's packed with flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.

Haitian spaghetti, also known as Espageti, is a hearty dish perfect for any occasion. The secret to making this delicacy lies in using high-quality ingredients and cooking it on low heat to enable the flavors to fuse properly.

While the traditional Haitian spaghetti recipe is made with hot dogs, you can use other types of meat, such as beef, chicken, or sausage. Plus, you can customize it with your favorite vegetables for added depth. That said, let's learn how to make this savory dish.

A Simple Haitian Spaghetti Recipe to Try at Home

Ingredients:

• 1 pkg (16 oz) spaghetti
• 4 - 6 Hotdogs
• 1 onion, sliced
• ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
• ​3 - 4 tbsps epis (Haitian seasoning)
• ½ green bell pepper, sliced
• ​2 tbsp vegetable oil
• ½ red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 chicken stock cube
• ½ tbsp adobo
• ½ tbsp garlic powder
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• ½ to 1 scotch bonnet or habanero pepper, minced (Optional)

Instructions:

1. Slice the hotdogs into small bite-sized pieces and boil them for 3 - 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.

A plate of sliced hotdogs | Source: YouTube/@cookingwithfreddie

2. Cook the spaghetti according to package directions, adding pinches of salt and 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil into the water.

Pasta boiling in a pan | Source: YouTube/@cookingwithfreddie

3. Once the spaghetti is cooked, remove it from the water. Before draining the water, reserve ½ cup of pasta water and dissolve the chicken broth cube in it.

Cooked pasta in a container | Source: YouTube/@cookingwithfreddie

4. Heat the extra virgin olive oil and 2 tablespoons of tomato paste over medium heat in the same pot used for the spaghetti. Saute for 2 - 3 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning.

5. Add hotdogs and epis, and saute for another minute or two, stirring frequently.

Fried hotdogs with epis seasoning. | Source: YouTube/@cookingwithfreddie

6. Incorporate remaining vegetables: onions, green and red bell peppers, along with adobo and garlic powder.

A cooking pot with hotdogs, onions and bell peppers | Source: YouTube/@cookingwithfreddie

7. Add ½ scotch bonnet or habanero pepper for spiciness (optional). Saute for 2 - 3 minutes, stirring frequently.

8. Pour in the reserved pasta water with the dissolved chicken broth cube, bringing it to a simmer until the tomato paste fully dissolves into a sauce, about 1 - 2 minutes.

Hotdogs simmering in a thick sauce | Source: YouTube/@cookingwithfreddie

Haitian spaghetti with hotdogs and vegetables | Source: YouTube/@cookingwithfreddie

With this authentic Haitian spaghetti recipe, you can craft a delectable meal that's ideal for any gathering, from casual family dinners to weekend hangouts with friends. Elevate your culinary skills and treat your loved ones to the rich flavors and vibrant aromas of Haitian cuisine with this versatile and satisfying dish.

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