Caribbean Green Seasoning

2 jars of green seasoning with vegetables

A unique multipurpose seasoning consisting of herbs, vegetables and spices that are blended together to make a paste that is used in a plethora of Caribbean cuisines.

Course Extras

Cuisine Caribbean

Prep Time 20

Total Time 20

Servings cup

Calories 85kcal

Author Charla

Ingredients

1 bunch of shado/chadon beni (culantro/spirit weed) or cilantro/coriander instead
½ bunch of parsley
4 large chives scallion
1 head of garlic peeled (12 cloves)
1 small onion chopped
1 bunch of thyme about 8-10 sprigs (Spanish if possible)
1-2 stalk of celery sliced
2 pimento peppers optional
½ red bell pepper sliced
olive oil or water if needed

Instructions

Thoroughly wash all of the ingredients (I like to do so using a colander).
Roughly chop all the ingredients.
Place all of the ingredients into either a blender or food processor.
If you are using a blender, you need to blitz on high speed for a smooth/puree consistency (add olive oil or water, if needed) or stop and start for a more semi smooth texture.
If you are using a food processor, fitted with an S blade, process until the bulk of the herbs etc.. have broken down, into a coarse or smooth texture, remember to pulse and scrape down the sides until the desired texture is reached (add water/olive oil if needed).
Transfer into a mason jar/ice cube tray and refrigerate or freeze accordingly.

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Notes

The texture and colour of the seasoning may vary from brown/green hue to silky smooth/chunky, depending on your preference.

If you are using a food processor, you may need to add a splash of water to help breakdown the ingredients and the results will be more chunky.

For a smooth consistency, use a high speed blend.

Make sure to chop the ingredients up before hand, this will make processing a lot easier.

To extend the shelf life, freeze the seasoning (for up to 3 months) using an ice cube tray. However, you can extend the shelf life by using (⅓ cup) of lime or vinegar and keep refrigerated for a few weeks.

Use red bell pepper if you cannot sauce pimento peppers.

Shado/chadon beni is known as culantro or spirit weed/Thai (stinking) parsley.

If you cannot source shado/chadon beni use cilantro/fresh coriander.

Feel free to add additional herbs and spices, if you want to.

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