Trinidad Green Seasoning

Entered for safe-keeping for ZWT5. From Sweet Hands: Island Cooking From Trinidad And Tobago. Green seasoning is used in many Caribbean dishes, and the recipe varies by country. Trinidad's uses shado beni (Mexican cilantro), a local herb very much like cilantro. Fresh shado beni can sometimes be found in West Indian markets but, if not, fresh cilantro is a good substitution.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Yields: 1 cup

Ingredients

• 3  tablespoons chives, chopped
• 1  tablespoon  shado beni or 1  tablespoon cilantro, chopped
• 2  tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
• 1  tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
• 1  tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• 4  garlic cloves, minced

Directions

1. Process all the ingredients in a food processor, until the mixture forms a thick paste.
2. Alternatively, process in a blender with 2 tablespoons of water.
3. Use immediately, or store in a tightly sealed glass jar in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.