Description
A list of common Jamaican herbs for everyday cooking and simple home remedies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bunch Thyme
- 1 bunch Scallions (Green Onions)
- 1 root Ginger
- 1 bunch Parsley
- 1 leaf Aloe Vera
Instructions
- Wash all fresh herbs thoroughly.
- Store thyme, scallions, and parsley in the refrigerator, wrapped in a damp paper towel inside a plastic bag.
- Peel and grate ginger as needed for cooking or tea.
- Cut the aloe vera leaf open and scoop out the clear gel for topical use or mixing into drinks.
- Keep dried herbs like allspice and scotch bonnet peppers available for long-term storage.
Notes
- Thyme is useful for seasoning meats and making cold remedies.
- Ginger tea helps with digestion and colds.
- Aloe vera gel soothes minor burns and skin irritations.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Pantry Staples
- Method: Storage and Preparation
- Cuisine: Jamaican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: N/A
- Calories: 1
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Jamaican herbs, thyme, ginger, scallions, aloe vera, home remedies, Caribbean cooking