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Green Seasoning

Cultural Context

Green seasoning is a vibrant blend of fresh herbs and spices originating from Jamaica, often used to marinate meats and enhance various dishes. This flavorful mixture reflects the island's rich culinary heritage, emphasizing the use of fresh ingredients and bold flavors. Today, green seasoning has gained popularity beyond Jamaica, inspiring home cooks and chefs worldwide to incorporate it into their recipes for a taste of the Caribbean.

JamaicanJMother
10 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1/4 cup fresh thyme
1/4 cup fresh basil
1/4 cup fresh cilantro
1/4 cup scallions (green onions)
3 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon ginger
1/2 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup sweet peppers (for garnish)
1/2 cup hot peppers (for garnish)
1/4 cup onions (for garnish)

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

fresh thyme

🥗Healthier: dried thyme

💰Cheaper: oregano

Dried thyme is lower in cost and has a longer shelf life.

scallions

🥗Healthier: chives

💰Cheaper: onions

Chives provide a similar flavor with fewer calories.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: spinach

Parsley is more readily available and less expensive.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Vinegar can add acidity at a lower price.

1

Introduce the recipe for green seasoning and its purpose.

2

Gather the ingredients: thyme, rosemary, oregano, basil (mard mom pork), cilantro, green onions, sweet peppers, hot peppers, garlic, ginger, onions, olive oil, and kosher salt.

3

Wash all the ingredients thoroughly.

4

Roughly chop the herbs, removing hard stems and keeping the softer parts.

5

Separate the greens from the onions, garlic, ginger, and peppers for blending.

6

In the blender, add the greens with some salt and olive oil, and a bit of water to help with blending.

7

In another container, add the onions, garlic, ginger, and peppers with salt and olive oil, and a bit of water.

8

Blend the greens until chunky, pulsing to avoid a smooth texture.

9

Blend the onion mixture in the same manner.

10

Combine the blended greens and onion mixtures until well incorporated.

11

Add approximately 1 tablespoon of salt to the combined mixture, along with about 1/4 to 1/2 cup of olive oil and 1/4 to 1/2 cup of water, adjusting based on portion size.

12

Store the green seasoning in a jar, refrigerating it and using a clean utensil each time. It can last 3 to 6 months.

Cooking Techniques

blended

Equipment Needed

blenderjar

Spice Level:

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Dietary

veganvegetarianplant-basedgluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Also Known As

Jamaican Green SeasoningHerb Marinade

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