Jamaican Green Seasoning Recipe
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🍲 Jamaican Green Seasoning 🌿
This vibrant and aromatic Jamaican Green Seasoning is a staple in Caribbean kitchens, perfect for enhancing the flavor of meats, fish, and vegetables. With its fresh herbs and spices, this seasoning will elevate your dishes to new heights!
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🌍 What Is Jamaican Green Seasoning?
Jamaican Green Seasoning is a blend of fresh herbs, spices, and aromatics that captures the essence of Caribbean cooking. It is used to marinate meats, fish, and vegetables, infusing them with a burst of flavor and a hint of heat. This versatile seasoning can be made in batches and stored for future use, making it a convenient addition to any kitchen.
🧾 Ingredients
**Base:**
- 3 bunches green onions (scallions)
- 2 medium onions (white or purple)
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 scotch bonnet pepper (seeds removed for less heat)
- 1 thumb-sized piece of fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon pimento berries (allspice)
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 2 tablespoons dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon flat-leaf parsley
- ½ cup olive oil (or vegetable oil)
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon pink Himalayan salt (adjust to taste)
**Optional:**
- Additional herbs (like basil or oregano) based on preference
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1. **Prepare the Ingredients:**
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- Wash all fresh herbs and vegetables thoroughly.
- Remove the stems from the rosemary by holding one end and pulling the leaves off.
- Roughly chop the green onions, onions, and ginger.
- Smash the garlic cloves to release their flavor and remove the skins.
2. **Blend the Base:**
- In a blender, add the green onions, onions, garlic, ginger, scotch bonnet pepper, and pimento berries.
- Pour in half of the olive oil and half of the white vinegar.
- Add half of the salt, basil, and oregano.
- Blend until smooth.
3. **Incorporate Remaining Ingredients:**
- Add the remaining olive oil, vinegar, salt, and herbs (rosemary, thyme, cilantro, and parsley) to the blender.
- Blend again until all ingredients are well combined and smooth.
4. **Store the Green Seasoning:**
- Pour the mixture into ice cube trays, filling each compartment with about a teaspoon of the seasoning.
- Alternatively, place the mixture in a Ziploc bag, flatten it, and mark it into cubes with a knife for easy portioning.
- Freeze until solid.
5. **Using the Green Seasoning:**
- Remove the desired amount of seasoning cubes from the freezer and allow them to thaw for 5-10 minutes before cooking, or microwave for 10 seconds to soften.
🍽️ How to Serve
Use this Jamaican Green Seasoning to marinate meats, fish, or vegetables before grilling, roasting, or stewing. It can also be added to soups and sauces for an extra kick of flavor.
💡 Pro Tips
- Adjust the amount of scotch bonnet pepper based on your spice tolerance.
- Store any unused seasoning in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week, or freeze for longer storage.
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- Feel free to experiment with different herbs to customize the flavor to your liking.
🔥 Why You’ll Love This
This Jamaican Green Seasoning is not only easy to make, but it also brings a burst of fresh, vibrant flavors to your dishes. Perfect for those who love to cook and want to add a touch of Caribbean flair to their meals, this seasoning will quickly become a go-to in your kitchen!