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Caribbean green seasoning

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A delicious Caribbean Green Seasoning recipe, including a step by step tutorial and detailed recipe video!  This green seasoning is flavourful with an array of fresh herbs and ingredients blended to form a smooth marinade with island inspired flavours. It is a must try recipe!

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Do you want to achieve that delicious Caribbean flavour in your cooking? Well you need this recipe in your life! Green seasoning is an essential addition to Caribbean cooking. The ingredients are readily available, as it’s mostly made with fresh herbs. It’s so easy to make and ready in less than 10 minutes with no cooking needed!

What is Caribbean green seasoning?

Caribbean Green seasoning is a homemade sauce packed with a versatile mixture of fresh herbs and ingredients. The green seasoning is made a head of time and can be paired with meat, chicken, fish etc as a marinade. The sauce originates from the Caribbean, with variations of the recipe originating from Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago and other islands.

  • Caribbean green seasoning in a glass jar

You may also like to try another Caribbean inspired recipe!  – my BAKED JERK CHICKEN HALLOUMI MEAL PREP BOWLS are insanely delicious and packed full of flavour.

Ingredients for green seasoning

There are variations on the herbs/ingredients used in green seasoning from family to family and throughout the Caribbean. Below is a list of the core ingredients ; (the full recipe including ingredients measurements can be found at the base of this page via the detailed recipe card)

  • Parsley
  • Fresh coriander (also known as cilantro, shado beni)
  • Fresh thyme
  • Spring onions
  • Red onion
  • Red bell pepper
  • Fresh garlic cloves
  • Fresh ginger
  • Celery
  • Cold water
  • Vegetable oil
  • Salt – (optional)
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How to make Caribbean green seasoning

This sauce is extremely easy to make in less than 10 minutes! Essentially you just need to add all the ingredients to a food processor, in batches, to create a smooth sauce. You can use a tall blender however, I like the extra surface area in a food processor as you can add more ingredients at a time and also control the consistence of the sauce better.

  • Prepare your ingredients, chop into rough pieces small enough to blend easily.
  • Add your chopped Spring Onions, Red Onion, Red bell pepper, Garlic, Ginger and Celery into a food processor.
  • Pulse every couple of second until the mixture is roughly blended
  • Pour half of the cold water, using a jug, into the food processor. This will help the mixture form a finer paste.
  • Stop the processor, use a spatula or spoon to scrape any of the blended mixture off the sides of the processor bowl.
  • Add the fresh parsley, fresh thyme, coriander and remaining cold water into the food processor. Blend until smooth, you may need to do this in batches.
  • Whilst the processor is still blending, pour in the vegetable oil slowly to help the marinade emulsify.
  • Add the Caribbean Green Seasoning to a airtight jar.

HELPFUL KITCHEN TOOLS

Here are a few key basic kitchen tools you will need to make this recipe:

  • A food processor
  • Airtight glass storage jars
  • whole ingredients for the Caribbean green seasoning in a food processor
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  • first part of the Caribbean green seasoning blended in a food processor
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Recipe tip for making Caribbean green seasoning

If your mixture is too thick whilst blending due to the strength or size of your food processor, add the ingredients in small batches & then combine.

Caribbean Green Seasoning step by step Video tutorial

Here is a simple video on how to make this very easy green seasoning.

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How to use Caribbean green seasoning

This seasoning is so versatile as you can use as a marinade or flavour enhancer during cooking. Here are the two main ways the Caribbean seasoning can be used;

Marinade

Add to chicken, fish, pork, red meat or even vegetables as a marinade. You will still need to add your additional seasonings , however the green seasoning will boost the background core trinity of Caribbean flavour profiles.

  • raw chicken and a jar of caribbean green seasoning
  • raw chicken marinated in Caribbean green seasoning

Addition whilst cooking

You can also add a couple of tablespoons of the green seasoning to your stews, sauces, stir fry’s and other stove top cooking. The Caribbean green seasoning serves as a fresh herby flavour enhancer when used in this way. It also saves you time from individually preparing and chopping up all the ingredients within the green seasoning.

How to preserve a homemade marinade

Here are some tips on how to preserve a homemade marinade. As most store-bought sauces have additional preservatives to boost the longevity of the shelf life, when making natural whole marinades at home there are some rules to follow to keep your marinade fresh!

The best storage container?

Glass airtight storage jars are the best way preserve the green seasoning in the fridge, keeping the taste fresh for longer.

How long will the green seasoning last for?

The green seasoning can last in the fridge for up to 1-2 weeks. Do not store in the cupboard at an ambient temperature as this marinade is fresh.

Can you freeze Caribbean green seasoning?

You can also freeze the green seasoning; I sometimes add to an ice cube tray or small plastic containers or freezer friendly food bags.

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Thank you so much for reading along. I hope you enjoy using Caribbean Green Seasoning in your cooking.

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Caribbean Green Seasoning


  • Author: Catherine
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 1 Jar 1x
  • Diet: Vegan
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Easy Caribbean green seasoning recipe, perfect for marinading fish,poultry, meat and vegetables. Also a great addition to soups, stews, curries and slow cooking casseroles


Ingredients

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Caribbean Green Seasoning Ingredients

  • Parsley – 2 x large handfuls
  • Fresh coriander (cilantro, shado beni) – 2 x large handfuls
  • Fresh thyme – 2 x large handfuls
  • Spring onions – 3 x stalks chopped
  • Red onion – 1 x small onion chopped
  • Red bell pepper – x 1 chopped
  • Fresh garlic cloves – x 9 whole peeled cloves
  • Fresh ginger- 40g of peeled ginger chopped
  • Celery 2 x large celery stalks
  • Cold water – 200ml
  • Vegetable oil – 50 ml
  • Salt – 1 x teaspoon (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare your ingredients.
  2. Add your chopped Spring Onions, Red Onion, Red bell pepper, Garlic, Ginger and Celery into a food processor.
  3. Pulse every couple of second until the mixture is roughly blended
  4. Pour half of the cold water, using a jug, into the food processor. This will help the mixture form a finer paste.
  5. Stop the processor, use a spatula or spoon to scrape any of the blended mixture on the sides of the processor bowl.
  6. Add the fresh parsley, fresh thyme, coriander and remaining cold water into the food processor. Blend until smooth, you may need to do this in batches.
  7. Whilst the processor is still blending, pour in the vegetable oil slowly to help the marinade emulsify.
  8. Add the Caribbean Green Seasoning to an airtight jar.

Notes

*Recipe Notes

  • The green seasoning can last in the fridge for up to 1-2 weeks. Do not store in the cupboard at an ambient temperature as this marinade is fresh.
  • Airtight jars are the best way preserve the green seasoning in the fridge, keeping the taste fresh for longer.
  • You can also freeze the green seasoning; I sometimes add to an ice cube tray or small plastic containers or freezer friendly food bags.
  • If your mixture is too thick whilst blending due to the strength or size of your food processor, add the ingredients in small batches then finally combine
  • Prep Time: 5
  • Cook Time: 5
  • Category: Sauces
  • Method: Food Processing
  • Cuisine: Caribbean

Keywords: Caribbean, green, seasoning

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Filed Under: Afro Caribbean Classics, Healthy Eats, Sauces and Dips, Side Dishes, Uncategorized, Vegetarian, Video Recipes Tagged With: caribbean food, caribbean green seasoning, marinade

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WELCOME TO PRETTY DELICIOUS EATS! I'm one busy city girl who is a massive foodie that loves food photography, videography and most importantly creating DELICIOUS recipes! Follow my culinary journey with recipes I have personally developed at PRETTY DELICIOUS EATS. I love to cook some of my favourite DELICIOUS dishes from all over the world and also make things easy for the busy everyday homecook with easy to follow meal prep ideas, quick meals, weeknight dinners, one pot wonders and LOTS MORE! I cant wait for you to try my recipes! Happy Eating! Catherine :) x
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