Description
Caribbean Green Seasoning is a vibrant and aromatic blend of fresh herbs and hot peppers, finely processed into a flavorful paste perfect for marinating meats, seasoning stews, and enhancing Caribbean-inspired dishes. This versatile seasoning combines traditional ingredients like thyme, culantro, pimento peppers, and garlic to bring authentic island flavors to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Peppers
- 1 large onion, roughly chopped
- 16 cloves garlic, peeled
- 6 Trinidadian pimento peppers or 1 red or green Cubanelle pepper, stemmed (and seeded if using Cubanelle)
- 8 green onions, trimmed and roughly chopped
- 4 Guyanese wiri wiri peppers or 1 Scotch bonnet or 2 to 3 habaneros, stemmed
Herbs
- 6 culantro leaves
- Leaves from 10 sprigs parsley
- 16 sprigs thyme, leaves removed from woody stems
- 10 basil leaves
Instructions
- Prep the vegetables and herbs: Rinse all peppers, green onions, and herbs under cold water. Remove the stems from the hot peppers and if using Cubanelle peppers, remove the seeds. Roughly chop the green onions. Remove the hard woody stems from the thyme, keeping the tender leaves and stems intact.
- Pulse the ingredients: In a food processor, add half of the ingredients and pulse on high for a few seconds. Open the lid, scrape down the sides with a spatula to ensure even blending. Pulse again until the mixture forms a thick, paste-like marinade. Repeat this process with the remaining ingredients until all are blended evenly.
- Store the seasoning: Transfer the green seasoning paste to a glass jar with a tight-fitting lid, such as a mason jar. Avoid plastic containers to prevent the strong aroma from being absorbed. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Freeze for long-term storage: Spoon the seasoning into the compartments of an ice cube tray and cover with a matching lid or double wrap with plastic wrap to avoid freezer burn. Once frozen solid, pop out the cubes and place them in a freezer-safe bag. The seasoning will keep for up to 6 months in the freezer.
Notes
- Adjust the heat by selecting milder or hotter peppers according to your taste preferences.
- Use the seasoning paste as a marinade for chicken, pork, or fish, or stir it into stews and soups for an authentic Caribbean flavor.
- Ensure all herbs and vegetables are fresh for the best aroma and taste.
- Glass containers are preferred for storage to maintain flavor and avoid odor absorption.
- Freezing in ice cube trays allows portion control and easy use.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce/Condiment
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Keywords: Caribbean green seasoning, green marinade, Caribbean herbs, homemade seasoning paste, fresh herb marinade
