Ingredients

4 large garlic cloves, peeled

4 scallions (white and tender green parts), cut into 1-inch pieces

1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves

1 Scotch bonnet chile, seeded

One 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped

2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar

1 tablespoon water

1 tablespoon firmly packed dark brown sugar

1/2 teaspoon ground allspice

1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

Salt

Preparation

Combine the garlic, scallions, thyme, chile, ginger, vinegar, water, brown sugar, allspice, and nutmeg in a blender or food processor and pulse into a fine paste. Season with salt.