Hawayej Spice Blend 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 - TRADITIONAL SPICE MIX FROM YEMEN.

Steps:

• Put everything except the turmeric into a frying pan & dry fry (no oil required) for a couple of minutes.
• Allow to cool, grind using a spice / coffee grinder or mortar & pestle. Add the turmer, mix well & store in an container in a cool, dark place.

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 (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.