Authentic Jamaican Green Seasoning
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Authentic Jamaican Green Seasoning

👤 4 servings easy 🌍 Jamaican youtube.com ↗

This vibrant green seasoning from Authentic Flavas is a staple in Jamaican cooking, packed with fresh herbs, vegetables, and aromatic spices that bring authentic island flavors to any dish. The blend of cilantro, basil, scotch bonnet peppers, and allspice creates a versatile condiment that can be stored fresh in the refrigerator or frozen for months. This must-try recipe captures the essence of traditional Jamaican cuisine in a convenient, homemade preparation.

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Ingredients

  • 1 bunch green onions
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 large onion
  • 1 thumb-sized piece ginger
  • 2 whole scotch bonnet pepper
  • 0.5 cup cilantro
  • 0.25 cup basil
  • 2 tbsp oregano
  • 2 tbsp rosemary
  • 0.5 cup parsley
  • 0.25 whole sweet pepper, orange
  • 0.25 whole sweet pepper, red
  • 0.25 cup vinegar
  • 1 tbsp allspice berries (pimento seed)
  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 1 whole lemon
  • 1 tsp pink Himalayan salt

Instructions

  1. Wash all vegetables and herbs thoroughly before starting.
  2. Roughly chop the green onions and add to blender.
  3. Roughly chop the garlic and add to blender.
  4. Roughly chop one large onion and add to blender.
  5. Add a thumb-sized piece of ginger to the blender.
  6. Remove seeds from scotch bonnet peppers, remove stems, and add to blender.
  7. Roughly chop cilantro and add to blender.
  8. Strip basil leaves from stems and add to blender (discard stems).
  9. Add fresh oregano to the blender.
  10. Strip rosemary leaves from stems and add to blender (discard stems).
  11. Roughly chop parsley (removing stems) and add to blender.
  12. Chop the orange and red sweet peppers and add to blender.
  13. Add 1/4 cup of vinegar to the mixture.
  14. Add 1 tablespoon of ground allspice (pimento seed) powder.
  15. Add 1/4 cup of olive oil to the mixture.
  16. Squeeze juice from one lemon and add to blender.
  17. Add 1 teaspoon of pink Himalayan salt.
  18. Blend all ingredients until smooth.
  19. Pour finished green seasoning into a jar for storage.
  20. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, or freeze in a bag for up to 2-3 months.

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