Caribbean green seasoning is a fresh, sharp, herbaceous paste used in Caribbean cuisine to marinate meats and flavor food. It's a stronger version of chimichurri and pesto.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Total Time15 minutesmins
Course: Seasoning
Cuisine: Caribbean
Keyword: Caribbean green seasoning, green seasoning
Servings: 8tbsp
Author: Ros
Equipment
Blender
Ingredients
100small culantro leaves (or 50 larger leaves)
3Spanish thyme leaves
1tbspthyme
1bulb garlic(peeled)
2inchesginger(peeled)
1pimento pepper
1/2cupwater
Instructions
Wash leaves with warm water.
Peel and wash garlic and ginger
Wash pepper, cut, remove seeds and white pitch
Blend water, garlic and ginger.
Add the leaves a little at a time and continue blending until it forms a thick paste.
Add pepper and grind until smooth.
Use immediately or bottle and store in the fridge.
Notes
Add any combination of the following: chives, Mexican mint, thyme, parsley, onion, ginger, pepper, rosemary, and basil.