Green seasoning is traditionally a blend of fresh herbs from the Caribbean that is blended and stored in the refrigerator. It is unique to the Caribbean and differs from island to island and from household to household. It is used to marinate meats, seafood, vegetables, added to soups, stews and fruit chows and in almost most dishes being cooked up in a Caribbean kitchen.
Caribbean Herb Rub
Flavours of the Caribbean go beyond salt & pepper
Caribbean Herb Rub
Description
The flavours of the Caribbean go beyond salt and pepper.
No Caribbean household ‘pot’ is complete without the generous presence of this green magic. This is what gives Caribbean food so much depth and flavour. It is used in literally everything.
Ingredients
Scale
1 bundle fresh coriander (2 cups with stems)
1 bunch parsley (1 cup stems removed)
1 bunch thyme (3/4 cup stems removed)
5 spring onions
10–12 pegs garlic
50g fresh ginger
1 red chilli pepper
1–2 lime or lemons juiced
1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Peel, trim and wash the ingredients.
Chop herbs into smaller pieces.
Add all the ingredients into a food processor or blender to pesto or chunky seasoning rub.
This healthy seasoning has no additives, food colouring, chemicals and preservatives.
Use this herb seasoning on all kinds of meats and seafood. Boost flavour in stews, soups, curries, rice, pasta and vegetables.
Notes
Green seasoning is a crucial ingredient and quintessential element behind Caribbean cooking. Almost every island has their own blend of this seasoning. Made with simple ingredients like onions, garlic, peppers, ginger and a few herbs. Or it can be more complex with the addition of more herbs
Caribbean Herb Rub