The Ultimate Barbados / Bajan Green Seasoning with Variations by Chef Glam 👩🏾‍🍳💕

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.

Introduce the video and the concept of Bajan seasoning.

Show the herbs in the garden: scallions, cilantro, marjoram, lemongrass, rosemary, oregano, Thai basil, ginger, spearmint, peppermint.

Peel the onions and garlic with help from children.

Use a Ninja blender to make the seasoning.

Add a handful of garlic and a bit of onion to the blender.

Add a couple tablespoons of water (or oil) to the blender.

Blend the mixture and check the consistency.

If too watery, add more onion and garlic.

Store the seasoning in old jars, noting that onion and garlic can turn green in the fridge.

Introduce traditional Bajan seasoning, starting with scallions as the base.

Cut up scallions, onions, and garlic for blending.

Weigh the scallions (156 grams), onions (300 grams), and garlic (50 grams).

Add scallions, onions, garlic, and half a cup of water to the blender and blend.

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