A classic Bajan recipe utilizing easy to grow herbs and peppers. As World Environment and Ocean Day are just mere days apart each June, it hits home that the earth and ocean are not separate, but part of the same large ecosystem we live within. Get involved: Develop a love for the earth and the oceans together by planting a herb garden at home. Nurturing and growing your love for the earth, and creating your unique version of a delicious Bajan staple, which can be used to season many things including your favourite sustainable fish!
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Planting and Growing guide for Slow Seeds: Fish Seasoning Pack
Created by our permaculture partners: CPRI Barbados Contains - NY Early Onions, White Spear (green) Bunching Onions, Habanero Peppers, Creeping Thyme, Wega Parsley, Sweet Marjoram, Garlic Chives, Durango Outback Marigold.
Now that you've grown and harvested your herbs its time to create
A Classic Bajan Fish Seasoning Recipe:
Difficulty Level: Easy
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 5 minutes
Rest Time: 1 week
Total Time: 1 week
Utensils Needed:
Knife
kitchen scissors
food processor / blender
Glass jar(s)
Ingredients
4 cups white onions
5 large green onions (stalks and bulbs)
4 habanero peppers (or Scotch Bonnet)
2 cups fresh thyme
2 cups fresh parsley
2 cups fresh marjoram
6 garlic cloves OR 1.5 cups garlic chives
1 and 1/2 cups white vinegar
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons salt
Method
Step 1
Roughly chop and then process the onions, green onion, garlic, and habanero peppers to a coarse paste in a food processor.
Step 2 Place the leaves of thyme, parsley and marjoram in a food processor with the vinegar and liquefy.
Step 3 Combine the onion paste, vinegar mixture, and the remaining ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Cover, and let it mellow for 1 week before stirring well and storing in a glass jar. The seasoning will keep in the refrigerator for up to 6 months.
Now for the fish... Have a look at our Sustainable Seafood Consumer Guide for best purchasing practices. Happy Growing and Cooking!
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