How To Make Jamaican Curry Paste l Caribbean Curry Paste I Curry Paste Recipe

scotch bonnet peppers

💰Cheaper: jalapeño peppers

Jalapeños provide a milder heat and are more readily available.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

Coconut oil enhances the tropical flavor profile.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

Honey adds sweetness with a different flavor nuance.

Introduce the recipe for Jamaican curry paste and discuss its uses.

List the ingredients needed for the recipe.

Add 1/2 cup of olive oil to the food processor.

Add 1 medium onion, roughly chopped, to the food processor.

Add 5 cloves of peeled garlic to the food processor.

Add 2-3 stalks of thyme, chopped, to the food processor.

Add 2-3 stalks of spring onions (scallions) to the food processor.

Add 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger to the food processor.

Add 1 tablespoon of mixed herbs to the food processor.

Add 1 tablespoon of crushed pimento to the food processor.

Add 1 tablespoon of Caribbean all-purpose seasoning to the food processor.

Add 4 tablespoons of Jamaican curry powder to the food processor.

Add 1/2 yellow bell pepper (sweet pepper) to the food processor.

Add 4-5 bay leaves to the food processor.

Add 1 tablespoon of turmeric to the food processor.

Add 1 tablespoon of garam masala to the food processor.

Add 1/3 cup of white vinegar to the food processor.

Blend all ingredients in the food processor until smooth.

Scrape down the sides of the food processor to ensure everything is incorporated.

Blend again for a couple of minutes until fully combined.

Transfer the blended curry paste into a glass or BPA-free jar.

Label the jar with 'Jamaican curry paste'.

Store the curry paste in the fridge for up to three months.

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