For all the Latinos that commented in this post it's the same thing. We are all the Caribbean and come from the same people. Because you speak Spanish does not make you a different people.Trinidad once spoke Spanish when we were colonized by Spain. Then the British took over and behold we have curry what a calypso of things. We have a lovely mix of things African, indigenous, East Indian and Remenants of Spain.
In Haiti this green seasoning is called "epise" I didn't know the the Trini's did it (not sure about the other English speaking Caribbean islands). The stuff is worth it's weight in platinum...made a whole bunch just Saturday to go in my spicy Haitian "boulettes". Great video!
I am a Jamaican who love to cook and this green seasoning does wonders for the meat I seasoned and left overnight. BTW, I used your recipe last night for the Savory Oxtails in the Rich & Thick Gravy and I just have one word -WICKED...LOL!!! These were the best they ever came out... the keys are to pre-season (overnight) if you can and I think the burnt brown sugar in the beggining made it AMAZING! Thanks Chris
You should not throw out the bottom of the green onions...just bury them in your garden and they will spring back up in a hurry...you will never need to buy any more if you do this. Just make a hole in the soil with the finger and drop the green onion piece in and cover with dirty.
I love what I’m seeing I’ve been hearing about it never understood how to make it thou! Thank you Chef you’ve made my day. All the way in Tanzania Africa.
Love this recipe Chris!!! I made this yesterday for my fish curry (which I also tried from your website as well). Hands down, it was the best curry I've ever made. Making my own curry masala has now been a turning point in my 'culinary life'. My family had second and third servings!! Keep up the great work. You are inspiring and your energy gets me excited about cooking! All the best...from a fellow Hamilton native ;)
Love your recipes and attitude towards food! There's just no point in using ready-made sauces, pastes and other seasonings because they're usually easy and quick to make yourself plus you've got full control of the ingredients you put in there. So you can be sure there are no artificial flavours, preservatives or other unhealthy crap in it. I grow a lot of the stuff I use in the kitchen on my balcony, mostly herbs and peppers. So your green seasoning paste is right up my alley. Thanks & cheers!
Hi Chris ..I am new to caribbean cooking but thanks to you making it so simple I am able to use your recipes and add a little soul to it as well. Once again Thanks Chris
Looks good! We have successfully grown seasoning peppers here in Canada. We grow it in a pot and bring it inside in the fall. The plant we have now is about 2' high. Peppers for days in the summertime!
Great video!! Thanks for the step by step tip! I just picked up some culantro from the Chinese grocery and have helped my Trini friend make her green seasoning over the years, but everyone does it a bit differently. Great idea to freeze it down into some ice cubes!! I live by myself, so that works for me!!
Love your videos. My green seasoning differs a little bit but still the basic steps are the same. All cooks put their own twist on things. Keep doing what you do
I really enjoy your videos and getting into creole cooking. Could you please add the amounts used for each recipe in your comments section so people can prepare your dishes easier? Thanks and keep on cooking
I made some of this seasoning last night. I was able to also find Shadow Benny at a local Compare Foods in Charlotte NC which was great. They had it listed as Culantro. Scotch Bonnet peppers was really hard to find though. The seasoning smells awesome though.
Hey Chris, great video man thank you for putting this up and great tip on freezing and cubing the green seasoning. I haven't heard that in any other video actually work!!
just came across your channel. love your recipes.also find it interesting you use the word "wicked" thought this was a New England thing.Thanks for all the great ideas.
Oh yea I'm gonna start making this as wellWhen i do my sofrito. I love watching your videos and your recipes. I'm gathering allMy seasoning and spices to start making your recipes. Thanks for sharing!!
I made it today it came out great , I used lime in Place of lemon because that’s what I had in the house. I was going to make your recipe for ox tails tomorrow but I could not find them I did however find beef short ribs, do you think I’m the recipe will work if I replace them. I’m going to try it either way but thought you might have a tip. Thanks for sharing, we’re fans.
Chris, my sister's in laws are from Jamaica and I remember back in 1997 they were visiting here in Florida, and at that time, I lived across the Street from my sister's family. One day the missus came over to talk to me as I was hanging laundry in my back yard and she began to ask me for what I thought was just weeds growing in the yard. Little did I know that many of the fresh herbs on this video were pulled up and trashed many times because to me they were just weeds. Hmmm Americans! LOL!!
Hi Chris just came across your channel. I love it. I saw your herb garden and I was wondering if u had any pointers. I have tried but have never been successful. Keep up the good work.
Regarding how long it remains unspoiled in the fridge...it seems correlated to how much heat you have in it (the bacteria seem to hate it for obvious reasons) so I tend to put lots of heat (I use scotch bonnets as is customary in Haitian cuisine) and those are some of the hottest peppers known...I've had "epise" in a jar easily for a few weeks with no spoilage...it never gets beyond that since I usually finish it! ;)
hi Chris, Came across by chance and will be going to purchase the ingredients now. I'm assuming that Celantro (?) is actually coriander or dania (as known in India)? Will let you know how mine goes but thanks for such clear, easy to understand instructions. Good to go!! Have a good day. Carol
Hi Chris, that video was very interesting I could almost smell the seasoning (lol), thanks for sharing. However my question is, would using lemon juice in the blended seasoning cause the seasoning to go bad after a while (being that the lemon juice is sour)?
Hey Chris, I wanted to know if you have any idea on where to buy 2 things in Toronto Canada. a Tawa and a traditional Trinidadian Iron Pot (dutch oven)...is there any major Caribbean Market that you know in Toronto that you can send me too. I live in Mississauga but don't mind traveling to Toronto.
My aunt sent me a seasoning from Trinidad it wasn't the green one!!Red in colo.. smelt a lot like peppers rather than herbs..do u have a video for it??
Im from pr we call the tomato based (sofrito) and culantro green based is what we call (recao). My trinirican roots all make our own red tomato sofrito or green culantro n green onion based (recao) for everything!
For all the Latinos that commented in this post it's the same thing. We are all the Caribbean and come from the same people. Because you speak Spanish does not make you a different people.Trinidad once spoke Spanish when we were colonized by Spain. Then the British took over and behold we have curry what a calypso of things. We have a lovely mix of things African, indigenous, East Indian and Remenants of Spain.
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In Haiti this green seasoning is called "epise" I didn't know the the Trini's did it (not sure about the other English speaking Caribbean islands). The stuff is worth it's weight in platinum...made a whole bunch just Saturday to go in my spicy Haitian "boulettes". Great video!
I am a Jamaican who love to cook and this green seasoning does wonders for the meat I seasoned and left overnight. BTW, I used your recipe last night for the Savory Oxtails in the Rich & Thick Gravy and I just have one word -WICKED...LOL!!! These were the best they ever came out... the keys are to pre-season (overnight) if you can and I think the burnt brown sugar in the beggining made it AMAZING! Thanks Chris
Thanks for sharing your culture with us. One love my brotha!!
I'll cook for u anyday
You should not throw out the bottom of the green onions...just bury them in your garden and they will spring back up in a hurry...you will never need to buy any more if you do this. Just make a hole in the soil with the finger and drop the green onion piece in and cover with dirty.
I love what I’m seeing I’ve been hearing about it never understood how to make it thou! Thank you Chef you’ve made my day. All the way in Tanzania Africa.
Thank you for showing your herb garden. Very nice. Good idea.
Your recipes are some of the most AMAZING recipes I've tried in my life!!! God-Bless You!
I agree!!
CHRIS. The ice cube tray.....BRILLIANT!!!
I am making Pelau today, so I needed to see how to put together the green seasoning. Thanks!
Love this recipe Chris!!! I made this yesterday for my fish curry (which I also tried from your website as well). Hands down, it was the best curry I've ever made. Making my own curry masala has now been a turning point in my 'culinary life'. My family had second and third servings!! Keep up the great work. You are inspiring and your energy gets me excited about cooking! All the best...from a fellow Hamilton native ;)
Hey Chris, your a Trini to the bone, my Mum use to make green seasoning like you, will definitely be trying out your recipe, thanks for sharing
Love your recipes and attitude towards food! There's just no point in using ready-made sauces, pastes and other seasonings because they're usually easy and quick to make yourself plus you've got full control of the ingredients you put in there. So you can be sure there are no artificial flavours, preservatives or other unhealthy crap in it. I grow a lot of the stuff I use in the kitchen on my balcony, mostly herbs and peppers. So your green seasoning paste is right up my alley. Thanks & cheers!
Hi Chris ..I am new to caribbean cooking but thanks to you making it so simple I am able to use your recipes and add a little soul to it as well. Once again Thanks Chris
Can you do a gardening video? I'll love to grow my own ingredients!
nancana10 yessss!!! I just purchased the presoiled oregano and thyme!
Looks good! We have successfully grown seasoning peppers here in Canada. We grow it in a pot and bring it inside in the fall. The plant we have now is about 2' high. Peppers for days in the summertime!
Great video!! Thanks for the step by step tip! I just picked up some culantro from the Chinese grocery and have helped my Trini friend make her green seasoning over the years, but everyone does it a bit differently. Great idea to freeze it down into some ice cubes!! I live by myself, so that works for me!!
Thank you so much. I have wanted the ingredients, for a long time. You are so generous, sharing your secrets with the world.
Love your videos. My green seasoning differs a little bit but still the basic steps are the same. All cooks put their own twist on things. Keep doing what you do
Do you mind sharing your recipe, where are you from?
Amo Trinidad y Tobago 🇹🇹
After making this seasoning wow what difference it really does make ....
Bless Up Chris !
love this video and especially appreciated the tip on freezing some of the mixture. Can't wait to try this out.
I really enjoy your videos and getting into creole cooking. Could you please add the amounts used for each recipe in your comments section so people can prepare your dishes easier? Thanks and keep on cooking
Great recipe, will definitely try this out later with my Prawn and Pumpkin curry.
I made some of this seasoning last night. I was able to also find Shadow Benny at a local Compare Foods in Charlotte NC which was great. They had it listed as Culantro. Scotch Bonnet peppers was really hard to find though. The seasoning smells awesome though.
Check Island Grocery on Albemarle Rd. in Charlotte for the scotch bonnet peppers.
It's really spelt Chadon Beni, it's also called Bandania. The Spanish speaking people say Culantro, or spiny Cilantro.
Just tried this.. amazing! Now will use it for everything
Hey Chris, great video man thank you for putting this up and great tip on freezing and cubing the green seasoning. I haven't heard that in any other video actually work!!
Super! Like a salsa verde with added sunshine :)
Caribbean "Green Seasoning AMAZING! look perfect". 💃🍷🎈😍😃👏💜
just came across your channel. love your recipes.also find it interesting you use the word "wicked" thought this was a New England thing.Thanks for all the great ideas.
Oh yea I'm gonna start making this as wellWhen i do my sofrito. I love watching your videos and your recipes. I'm gathering allMy seasoning and spices to start making your recipes. Thanks for sharing!!
This recipe for the green seasoning looks perfect! I will make this for sure, thank you so much!
Thank you! Luv your channel. I will be making my own fresh batch of green seasonings because you make it simple
I love you Chris! You're the best & my go to! I'm new to Caribbean cooking & love your recipes!!! Keep it up👍🏼
Excellent recipe. Tried it and loved it
I made it today it came out great , I used lime in Place of lemon because that’s what I had in the house. I was going to make your recipe for ox tails tomorrow but I could not find them I did however find beef short ribs, do you think I’m the recipe will work if I replace them. I’m going to try it either way but thought you might have a tip. Thanks for sharing, we’re fans.
You showed a little bit from your garden. Could you do a video about your garden so we could know what stuff would be good to grow?
I bought the bottled one but would love to make it for myself, this helps.
I love it! This video is proof that all jamaicans are farmers 🤣 we always grow stuff ❤
I made the green seasoning its good thanks Chris
Gotta try this.
Subscribed, Sir! You're a godsend.
Love that ice cube tray tip! Will definitely be trying that!
I like watching you in the kitchen great chef keep on cooking Dj Volts Boston Mass
agreed the green seasoning is easy to make!
Curront roll
I always throw in the shadow beni / bandania in it too , but of course if you cant get it,cilantro is d next best thing!
Can you do a video for oxtails?
You are so awesome.... LOVE LOVE LOVE your FOOD techniques..... muah
Chris, my sister's in laws are from Jamaica and I remember back in 1997 they were visiting here in Florida, and at that time, I lived across the Street from my sister's family. One day the missus came over to talk to me as I was hanging laundry in my back yard and she began to ask me for what I thought was just weeds growing in the yard. Little did I know that many of the fresh herbs on this video were pulled up and trashed many times because to me they were just weeds. Hmmm Americans! LOL!!
I always enjoy your videos! Great tips for yummy food! Keep it coming!
Of course I agree with you, noting better than nice fresh cut seasoning.
I absolutely love your channel!!! Thank you for all the great recipes. :-)
Can you do a tutorial on calico rice and brown stew chicken.
I sure would love to get a nice recipe for Coconut bread...
that's how we do it bro all that good stuff.
Hi Chris just came across your channel. I love it. I saw your herb garden and I was wondering if u had any pointers. I have tried but have never been successful. Keep up the good work.
Regarding how long it remains unspoiled in the fridge...it seems correlated to how much heat you have in it (the bacteria seem to hate it for obvious reasons) so I tend to put lots of heat (I use scotch bonnets as is customary in Haitian cuisine) and those are some of the hottest peppers known...I've had "epise" in a jar easily for a few weeks with no spoilage...it never gets beyond that since I usually finish it! ;)
Hey buddy, I have been watching you on Caribbeanpot, why the change? Just curious.
so good, love it
I was wondering how to make..thanks.
hi Chris, Came across by chance and will be going to purchase the ingredients now. I'm assuming that Celantro (?) is actually coriander or dania (as known in India)? Will let you know how mine goes but thanks for such clear, easy to understand instructions. Good to go!! Have a good day. Carol
Beautiful video love it awesome
Thanks for sharing Chris will use it on my jerk chicken.
You make me want to cook.Good job.Your videos are encouraging.I almost think I am a great cook.Thanks.LOL!
Great Job, love your BBQ Tamarind sauce
I like your salt fish video. Thanks!
can u do this with those hand blenders?
i'm getting one soon, that's why i'm asking
Hi Chris, that video was very interesting I could almost smell the seasoning (lol), thanks for sharing. However my question is, would using lemon juice in the blended seasoning cause the seasoning to go bad after a while (being that the lemon juice is sour)?
I love your recipes : ) thank you
Thank you for this recipe Chris
Hey Chris, I wanted to know if you have any idea on where to buy 2 things in Toronto Canada.
a Tawa and a traditional Trinidadian Iron Pot (dutch oven)...is there any major Caribbean Market that you know in Toronto that you can send me too. I live in Mississauga but don't mind traveling to Toronto.
Name the brand of that food processor, please. Thank you for the recipe.
villagebelle It's a KitchenAid
Thank you for sharing.
Chives, thyme, oregano, cubanelles, pimentos, cilantro, garlic, parsley, culantro, celery, scallions, lemon juice, ginger
Love it! Thank you!
how long will the seasoning last in the refrigerator?
Thank you👍🏽
Hello,
Do you sell your prepared green seasoning paste?
I would really like to try yours first.
I would love to buy a bottle.
Hi Chris,
What is Organo? the herb you use in the green seasoning. do you meant Oregano?
I have all these in my yard am Caribbean
My aunt sent me a seasoning from Trinidad it wasn't the green one!!Red in colo.. smelt a lot like peppers rather than herbs..do u have a video for it??
Nice food
Yow Chris how much of each ingredient did you use to make your green seasoning?
yup
Ingredients:
Peppers
Pimento peppers
Cilantro
Garlic
Parsley
Oregeno
Culantro
Thyme
Celery w/leaves
Green onion
Lemon Juice or Vinegar
Ginger
Looks great, going to try it out today. Have a nice Large Mouth Bass to fry!! Thanks
I love culantro! :)
Yes we all do!!!
hey chris, what is your background?
Wait, what? Chris has another channel???
Nice
QUESTION: Can this be stored in a preserve/glass jar?
You get everything out of your backyard
Chris,
google Richters Herbs and you will find the thick leaved thyme ( many types) that you can plant.
I made it but can't find scotch bonnet or pimentos ANYWHERE!
Where I shop the package reads JAMAICAN HOT PEPPERS and they look just like AJICITOS (sweet peppers)
Latino call this cooking base/ green seasoning, Sofrito.
EH CBunny thanx for the info. I see sofrito in stores and wondered if it flavors the same way as the green seasoning
Im from pr we call the tomato based (sofrito) and culantro green based is what we call (recao). My trinirican roots all make our own red tomato sofrito or green culantro n green onion based (recao) for everything!
O also like broad leaf thyme
hey does anyone know how to counteract too much onion?
mints are weeds its bes to grow them in pots than in ground. otherwise thanks for this because i forgot the portions
Do you add salt to yours?