Jamaican Green Seasoning

Name: Jamaican Green Seasoning
Yield: Makes 2 cups
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 1 Scotch bonnet chile; 8 cloves garlic, peeled; 6 large fresh basil leaves; 15–20 fresh thyme sprigs; 4–5 green onions, ends trimmed, cut in half; 1 cup lightly packed fresh chives; 1 cup lightly packed chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; ½ cup lightly packed fresh dill; ¼ cup firmly packed brown sugar; 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and sliced; 1 small shallot, cubed; 1 large red bell pepper, cubed; 1 large green bell pepper, cubed; 2 tablespoons whole peppercorn; 2 tablespoons whole allspice; 2 tablespoons salt

Preparation info

Makes
2
cups

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Tastemaker

By Scot Louie

Published 2024

About

Green seasoning is a kitchen staple for many cooks in the Caribbean islands. I use green seasoning in everything—oxtail, curry, soup, and stew. Make sure to wash all the herbs and vegetables thoroughly. Forgetting to do so could result in a gritty sauce, and no one wants that.

Ingredients

1 Scotch bonnet chile
8 cloves garlic, peeled
6 large fresh basil leaves

Americas
Jamaica
Spice Mix
Vegan
Gluten-free

Method

Place all the ingredients in a food processor. Process on high speed until smooth and evenly combined.

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 14 days.