Caribbean Green Seasoning
Although each region of the Caribbean has their own variation of green seasoning, the unique mixture of fresh, green herbs is the secret behind flavourful cooking and can be used in a variety of dishes.
Seasoning is a crucial part when it comes to cooking, and how well you do it can be the difference in how delicious your meal tastes. Growing up in a Caribbean household, I know the value of seasoning things like meat, letting those flavours stew as they marinade in the fridge overnight, and how heavy-handed (no measurements here) we can be when it comes to adding various herbs and spices to our food prep.
Green Seasoning is like one of the the main secrets behind flavourful Caribbean cooking. In Spanish-speaking countries in the region, like Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic, it’s known as sofrito. This unique blend of aromatic herbs and spices may differ from region to region, but the good thing it that it can be customized to suit your own taste.
Monique Creary
Yields About 2 cups of Green Seasoning
Although each region of the Caribbean has their own variation of green seasoning, the unique mixture of fresh, green herbs is the secret behind flavourful cooking and can be used in a variety of dishes.
15 minPrep Time
5 minCook Time
20 minTotal Time
Save RecipeIngredients
6 stalks green onion
8 leaves culantro/chadon beni/shado beni
1/2 bunch cilantro
1/2 bunch parsley
10 sprigs thyme (large stems removed)
1 medium onion
10 cloves garlic
6 pimento/seasoning peppers
1 scotch bonnet pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Directions
- Wash and pat dry all the herbs and vegetables. Roughly chop.
- Divide your ingredients into two equal batches and add to your food processor. Puree until most of the herbs have broken down.
- Scrape the sides of the bowl and add in the rest of your ingredients. If using a blender, you may have to add in up to a 1/4 cup of water to moisten the mix and help with blending.
- Stream in a bit of the olive oil, and continue pulsing until your desired consistency is achieved.
- Store in a jar with a tight-fitting lid, and refrigerate for up 1-2 months.
Notes
Green seasoning can also be frozen for up to 4 months: Place in ice cube trays. Once frozen, dump the cubes in a resealable bag. Thaw the portion you need before you marinate your meat, fish or vegetables.