Green Seasoning
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Erika Joyce
Green seasoning is one of those herb mixtures that is unique to the Caribbean and differs slightly from island to island. It is used in a huge number of Trinidadian dishes. In Trinidad, it's distinguished by the use of a local herb called shado beni (culantro). Fresh shado beni can sometimes be found in West Indian markets, but if not, fresh cilantro is a good substitute.
Recipe information
Yield
Makes 1 cup
Ingredients
3 Tbsp. chopped fresh chives
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh shado beni or cilantro leaves
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh thyme
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh oregano
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
4 cloves garlic
Preparation
Step 1
Process all the ingredients in a food processor until the mixture forms a thick paste. (Alternatively, process in a blender with 2 Tbsp. vinegar.)
Step 2
Use immediately, or store in a tightly sealed glass jar in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Reprinted with permission from Sweet Hands: Island Cooking from Trinidad & Tobago by Ramin Ganeshram, copyright (c) 2006. Published by Hippocrene Books.
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