Dolly’s Essential Seasonings
Recipe courtesy of Dolly and the League of Kitchens
Pita Chips:
1 cup canola oil
Two 9-inch round thin pita breads, halved, cut into 1 ½ inch pieces
Green Seasoning:
2 large bunches scallions (1/2 pound), roughly chopped
1 1/4 ounces shadon beni
1 large or 2 small bunches fresh curly parsley (5 ounces), leaves and top of stems
1 large or 2 small bunches fresh flat-leaf parsley (4 ounces), leaves and top of stems
4 cups water
Put the scallions, shadon beni, and both parsleys in a blender. Pour in the water and puree.
Makes about 6 cups
Prep: 5 minutes
Ground Habanero Chiles in Water:
3 1/4 ounces habanero chiles (green, red, orange)
2/3 cups water
Puree the chiles with the water in a blender or food processor.
Cook’s Note: Handle the chiles with gloves, and beware of the chile fumes coming from the blender –
you will probably cough!
Makes about 3/4 cup
Prep: 5 minutes
Ground Garlic in Water:
1/2 pound peeled garlic cloves
2/3 cups water
Puree the garlic cloves with the water in a blender or food processor.
Makes about 2 cups
Prep: 5 minutes