Guyanese Green Seasoning
This vibrant green seasoning blend brings fresh, bold flavors to your dishes. Combine chopped herbs, scallions, onion, garlic, and celery in a blender or food processor, adding a splash of oil and salt. Blend to your preferred texture—smooth or chunky.
Ingredients
- 2-3 bunches of fresh herbs thyme, parsley, culantro, and/or shado beni
- 1 large bunch of scallions green onions, roughly chopped
- 1 large onion roughly chopped
- 1 head of garlic peeled
- 2-3 hot peppers Wiri Wiri or Scotch bonnet, stems removed
- 1 red chili pepper
- 3-4 stalks of celery roughly chopped
- ¼ cup oil vegetable, olive, or your preference
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Wash all the fresh herbs thoroughly to remove any dirt. Peel the garlic and chop the onion and celery into manageable pieces for the blender.
- Blend It Up: Add all the ingredients into a blender. If you prefer a chunky texture, pulse the blender until you reach your desired consistency. For a smoother paste, blend until everything is well combined. If the mixture is too thick, you can add a little water or more oil to help it blend.2-3 bunches of fresh herbs, 1 large bunch of scallions, 1 large onion, 1 head of garlic, 2-3 hot peppers, 1 red chili pepper, 3-4 stalks of celery, 1/4 cup oil
- Season It: Taste your green seasoning and add salt as needed. Remember, this mixture will be used to season your dishes, so you want it flavorful but not overly salty.Salt to taste
- Store It: Transfer the green seasoning to a clean, airtight container and store it in the refrigerator. It should last for about a week. You can also freeze it in ice cube trays for longer storage.
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