Caribbean green seasoning

Tiffany

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A holy grail of green goodness, this Caribbean green seasoning may look like Italian Pesto but is completely different. Loaded with flavors that are celebrated throughout the entire islands, this seasoning is a must have in all Caribbean inspired recipes!

green seasoning next to fresh parsley, cut red onion and black pimento seeds

Green seasoning is such a delicious flavoring that truly ups the flavor profile of any Caribbean dish! Whether you’re using it for marination or sautéing because you don’t have time to chop up fresh herbs, this is a mist in my Jamaican kitchen!

What is green seasoning?

Called Epis in Haiti, Sofrito in Spanish Speaking islands, and Green Seasoning in Patwa speaking islands, whatever name you refer to it as, this is found is most Caribbean households!

green seasoning in glass jar

Used to season meats and flavor vegetables, this

There is a green typically found in Trinidad called culantro that is usually the base for a Trini green seasoning, but it can easily be replaced with regular cilantro if you can’t locate this product.

What you’ll need

scallion, onion, garlic, lemon, parsley, and cilantro on white background
parsley on top of mason jar full of green seasoning

How to make green seasoning

Step One:

Pull the thyme leaves off the stem and leave your scotch Bonnet while if you want it spicy or remove the seeds for a milder sauce. Chop your fresh herbs to fit into your food processor and blender.

Step Two:

Feel free to add salt to your mixture or leave out if you want a salt free seasoning. Place all your ingredients into your machine and pulse while slowly pouring water in until the desired consistency has been reached. Tip** I prefer to use a food processor because I like my green seasoning slightly chunky with some texture as opposed to a smooth paste.

Step Three:

Store in a mason jar and keep in the fridge for 1-2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 2 months.

green seasoning on wicker placemat

How to store Green seasoning:

Green seasoning can last freshly in the fridge for 1-2 weeks. However, it is safer to store in ice cubes for when you’re ready to use again.

Be sure to measure out properly into the ice cubes and not to portion each size too little or too large. Once you’re ready to use again, simply plop a cube into your pan, sautee, and go from there!

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green seasoning in glass jar with spoon serving

Caribbean Green Seasoning

Tiffany
This incredibly delicious green seasoning recipe is very simple but will add a huge burst of flavor to all Caribbean inspired recipes!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
0 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 2 Cups

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 Bunch Parsley
  • 1 Bunch Cilantro
  • 1 Yellow Onion small
  • 1/2 Thumb Ginger
  • 2 Celery Sticks
  • 1.5 Scotch Bonnet Pepper take out the seeds, they're spicy!
  • 12 Cloves Fresh Garlic
  • 8 Jamaican Pimento Seeds
  • 10 Fresh Thyme stem removed
  • 1 Lime squeezed
  • 5 Scallion
  • 1/4 Cup Water or olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Pull the thyme leaves off the stem and leave your scotch Bonnet while if you want it spicy or remove the seeds for a milder sauce. Chop your fresh herbs to fit into your food processor and blender.
  • Feel free to add salt to your mixture or leave out if you want a salt free seasoning. Place all your ingredients into your machine and pulse while slowly pouring water in until the desired consistency has been reached. Tip** I prefer to use a food processor because I like my green seasoning slightly chunky with some texture as opposed to a smooth paste.
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