West Indian Green Seasoning
Description
This staple in Caribbean cooking is so easy to make and is the flavor behind many Caribbean and West Indian recipes. The versatility will have you making this every weekend.
Ingredients
- 1 cup onions (roughly chopped)
- 1 cup green onions (roughly chopped)
- 1 cup celery leaves (roughly chopped, loosely packed)
- 6-8 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons thyme leaves
- habanero/wiri wiri peppers (to taste)
Instructions
Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor with 1/4 cup of water or oil and blend until it has reached the desired texture.
Note
- Using a food processor will give a more chunky seasoning while a blender will yield a smooth texture.
- Use water when making curries, stew, or adding to batters like pholourie (split pea fritters)
- Use oil when marinating meats as it helps to hold it to the meat and allows it to brown nicely.
- Use oil when storing in the fridge for more than 3 days. This helps it stay fresher longer and does not separate.
- When freezing you can use either oil or water.
