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Green seasoning

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Green seasoning is used everywhere as part of Caribbean cooking. As you can see by the many optional items, you can use whatever fresh greens and spicy peppers you have on hand.

Ingredients

  • 5 spring onions (scallions / green onions), roughly chopped
  • 1 large onion, roughly chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, deseeded and chopped (optional)
  • 3 ribs of celery, leaves included, chopped
  • 1 Scotch bonnet pepper, deseeded and chopped
  • 2.5cm (1 inch) piece of fresh root ginger, peeled and finely chopped
  • 8-10 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 1 bunch of parsley
  • 1 bunch of fresh coriander (cilantro)
  • 1 bunch of thyme, leaves picked
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt or all-purpose seasoning
  • Juice of 1/2 lime or lemon (optional)
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (optional)
  • 1 tbsp light soy (optional)

Instructions

  1. 1
    Blend all ingredients in the food processor until smooth, or finally chop and mash with a pestle and mortar.
Cuisine
Caribbean

Recipe Attribution

East Winds

by Riaz Phillips

DK • 9780241552438

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