How to Make Authentic Green Seasoning

Authentic green seasoning is one of those recipes that everyone who grew up in a Caribbean household is familiar with. Everybody had that mother, auntie, or grandmother who would make this once a week. I was fortunate to have a relative who made this in bulk and distribute jars of it to the family.

I also grew up in Brooklyn, which had a heavy Caribbean influence. From old fashioned home cooking to the restaurants in the area, West Indian food was my love language (and still is)! I was curious as to what made these recipes stand out, and when I was told green seasoning was the key to these dishes, I became intrigued.

Authentic Green seasoning is versatile

You don't need a lot to give your recipes flavor. A little bit definitely goes a long way with this recipe. I typically use a couple of tablespoons in my dishes but feel free to use as much as you'd like!

Additionally, Caribbean green seasoning is a staple in pretty much every traditional West Indian dish you could imagine. Everything from jerk chicken to comforting stews uses this aromatic blend of herbs and spices.

• The versatility- Green seasoning is used in so many dishes. You can use it in stews, soups, fish recipes, chicken dishes, you name it!
• Complex depth of flavor- This recipe includes cilantro, parsley, scallions, and a mix of peppers. It also includes scotch bonnet, a pepper specific for this recipe that makes it nice and spicy!

Grocery List for the Green Seasoning

• Cilantro (or if you're blessed to find it, culantro)
• Parsley
• Scallions
• Fresh Garlic
• Fresh Thyme
• Scotch Bonnet Pepper
• Green bell pepper
• Red Bell Pepper
• Salt
• Pepper
• Celery
• White onion
• Chicken Bouillon
• Olive Oil

• You can adjust the level of spice with the scotch bonnet. For a milder taste, remove the seeds from the pepper. For a hotter taste, simply leave the seeds in.