Description
Caribbean green seasoning brings bold flavor to numerous dishes from Trinidad and Tobago. Fresh herbs and spices combine for an authentic condiment that elevates meats, vegetables, and marinades with remarkable zest.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Herbs:
- 1 bunch (3 ounces/85 grams) cilantro, leaves and stems
- 1/2 bunch (2 ounces/57 grams) Italian parsley
- 1 bunch fresh thyme leaves
Aromatics and Peppers:
- 8 pimento seeds, crushed
- 1 scotch bonnet pepper, seeded
- 1 celery stalk with leaves
- 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
- 8 garlic cloves, peeled
- 6 green onions, chopped
- 1 inch fresh ginger, peeled
Seasonings:
- 3/4 cup (180 milliliters) fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Meticulously pluck tender leaves from herb stems, discarding woody portions and roughly chop fresh vegetables into manageable chunks.
- Transfer all prepared ingredients into a food processor, securing lid tightly and pulsing in short bursts until achieving a vibrant, cohesive green mixture with slight texture.
- Transfer seasoning to clean, airtight glass container and refrigerate for optimal freshness, maintaining quality for approximately 7 days. For extended preservation, portion into ice cube trays and freeze up to 3 months, allowing convenient portioning for future culinary creations.
Notes
- Select fresh, vibrant herbs for maximum flavor intensity.
- Customize spice levels by adjusting hot pepper quantities for personal heat preference.
- Use high-powered blender or food processor to create smooth, consistent green seasoning texture.
- Freeze seasoning in small ice cube trays for convenient, portioned future use.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: None
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 15
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg