Hawaij Spice Mix From Yemen Recipes

HWAYEJ (HAWAIJ) SPICE MIX

Steps:

• On a skillet over medium low heat add all the spices except for the turmeric.
• Roast the spices for 3-5 minutes until fragrant.
• Put the roasted spices on a plate and let them cool down.
• Finely grind the spices in your coffee grinder.
• Sift the ground spices and discard big chunks then mix in the turmeric.
• Put the spice mix in a jar with a tight lid and store in a cool dry place.

HAWAIJ (YEMENITE SPICE BLEND)

Steps:

• In a black iron or heavy-bottomed skillet combine the cumin, cardamom, turmeric and coriander. Place over very low heat and toast, stirring constantly, for 10 minutes. Remove from heat, add the black pepper and stir well. Store the blend in a tightly sealed container for up to one month.
• Rub hawaij liberally into fish, chicken, lamb, pork or beef one hour before cooking.

HAWAIJ -- HAWAYEJ -- HAWAIEGE -- YEMENI SPICE MIXTURE

Steps:

• Finely grind peppercorns and seeds in grinder, then transfer to a bowl and stir in turmeric.
• Keeps for a month, covered in a cool place.

HAWAIJ - YEMENI SPICE MIX

Steps:

• Place all of the whole spices (except turmeric) into a frying pan on medium heat and toast this for approximately 2-3 minutes. Do not let the spices burn.
• When the spices cool, place them into a coffee grinder or a spice grinder. You could also use a mortar and pestle. Grind until smooth.
• Run the mixture through a fine sieve to remove the large pieces. Then mix in the turmeric.
• Store in a glass jar or wrap in plastic bags to give as a gift.