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Green Seasoning

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Photo by Rey Lopez

This herby, peppery blend is used as a seasoning for many traditional dishes from Trinidad and Tobago and can be treated as both a base flavoring agent and a finisher. Broadleaf thyme is a strong herb used often in Caribbean cuisine. You’ll need a batch of green seasoning to make either the Aloo and Chana or the Curry Goat (but preferably both!) from Cane chef Peter Prime’s take on a Trinidadian lime—a hangout, or in this case, a full-on roti lime feast.

Ingredients

Zest and juice of 3 limes

½

medium onion, coarsely chopped

12

scallions, coarsely chopped

8

garlic cloves

5

Trinidad seasoning peppers or ají dulce peppers, or 2 small Cubanelle peppers or Anaheim chiles, coarsely chopped

1

Scotch bonnet or habanero chile, stem removed

1

bunch chives, coarsely chopped

1

bunch culantro or cilantro, coarsely chopped

2

cups (loosely packed) broadleaf thyme (optional)

½

cup (loosely packed) thyme leaves

¼

cup coconut vinegar or unseasoned rice vinegar

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Working in batches if needed, pulse lime zest and juice, onion, scallions, garlic, peppers, chile, chives, culantro, broadleaf thyme (if using), thyme, and vinegar in a food processor, scraping down sides as needed, until smooth.

    Do ahead: Seasoning can be made 1 day head. Cover and chill, or freeze in small portions up to 2 months.

  2. How it all comes together

    Step 2

    Use the silky shreds of roti to scoop up all the various curries, chows, and chokas that make up this roti lime feast.

    Photo by Rey Lopez
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  • LET ME SEE THE FUCKING THING AND I WILL TELL YOU....

    • Anonymous

    • 10/10/2023