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Green Seasoning

Photo of Ramin Ganeshram's green seasoning in a bowl with a spoon.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Erika Joyce

Green seasoning is one of those herb mixtures that is unique to the Caribbean and differs slightly from island to island. It is used in a huge number of Trinidadian dishes. In Trinidad, it's distinguished by the use of a local herb called shado beni (culantro). Fresh shado beni can sometimes be found in West Indian markets, but if not, fresh cilantro is a good substitute.

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