Middle Eastern Spice Mix Recipes

AUTHENTIC ZA'ATAR SPICE RECIPE

Steps:

• Mix all the ingredients together in a small bowl. Store in an airtight container.
• For the most flavor, toast whole seeds (cumin seeds and coriander seeds) until fragrant, then grind. This will make the most flavorful zaatar. If you don't have whole seeds, feel free to use ground spices.

BAHARAT (MIDDLE EASTERN SPICE MIX)

Steps:

• Add all the whole spices to a heavy-based wok or pan (ie. all spices except paprika).
• Stir on medium heat for precisely 5 minutes.
• Add to a spice grinder along with paprika.
• Grind to a powder.
• Store in Airtight Jars.

DUKKAH: AN EGYPTIAN SPICE MIXTURE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 F.
• Use in your favorite Middle Eastern recipes and enjoy.

SEVEN SPICES RECIPE

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together in a bowl.

LEBANESE SEVEN SPICES

Steps:

• Stir the black pepper, cumin, paprika, coriander, clove, nutmeg, cinnamon, and cardamom together until evenly blended. Store the spice mix in an airtight container.

MIDDLE EASTERN SPICE MIX

Steps:

• Combine well and store in jar.
• Use to season rice, lentils, meats, etc.

SHAWARMA SPICE MIX

Steps:

• Combine all spices in a bowl until you have one even color.
• Transfer to an airtight spice jar or container. Store in a cool dark place for up to 3 months.
• Add all the whole spices (not powders) to a frying pan. Toast the spices on low heat for just 3 to 4 minutes until you get a nice aroma of spices. Pro tip - roasting the spices will add another dimension of flavor but watch carefully as they can burn easily
• Remove from heat and let cool completely.Pro tip - It is important that the spices cool otherwise the heat will produce steam in the spice grinder which will reduce the shelflife of the spice mix.
• Add all the whole spices and powders to a spice grinder and blend until you have a smooth spice mix. Pro tip - blend in short burst, stirring as needed to prevent to prevent
• Transfer to an airtight spice jar or container. Store in a cool dark place for up to 6 months.

MIDDLE EASTERN SPICE BLEND

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a bowl and toss to combine. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 year.

LEBANESE 7 SPICE BLEND (SABAA BAHARAT)

Steps:

• Bloom the spices in a large, dry (no oil) skillet. To do this, break up the cinnamon into smaller pieces and then add all the whole spices to a pan over medium heat and stir constantly until the spices begin to "pop" and smell fragrant (3-5 minutes).Alternatively, you can spread the spices across a baking tray and bake in a preheated oven for 5-7 minutes at 360ºF/180ºC.
• Transfer them to a bowl to cool down slightly.
• Transfer the spice mixture to either an electric coffee/spice grinder OR a high-speed blender (though a larger batch will be needed to work in a blender). Grind into a powder.For a machine-free alternative, you can use a mortar and pestle to manually grind the spices into a powder consistency.
• Sieve the mixture for a fine powder. If you have enough larger pieces remaining, you can re-grind them once more.
• Transfer the spice blend to an airtight glass container. It can help to use a funnel.