How To Make a Seven Spice Blend
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
30
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Calories
4 kcal
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Cuisine
Middle Eastern, Lebanese
How To Make a Seven Spice Blend
Description
The How To Make a Seven Spice Blend recipe brings together seven distinct ground spices: allspice, cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, coriander, cumin, and black pepper. Combined, these bring a warm, fragrant, and gently spicy flavor suited to many savory preparations typical in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines.
The blend can be stored for several months in an airtight container kept in a cool, dry place, preserving its potent aroma and flavor. It acts as an effective seasoning for dishes such as kibbeh, stuffed vegetables, or in marinades for chicken. It can also add depth to soups like lentil soup or to roasted vegetables, contributing an aromatic complexity.
Using quality spices from trusted sources is recommended to maximize the intensity of this blend. It is best added during cooking to allow the spices to meld with other ingredients.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp allspice
- 2 tsp cloves ground
- 2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp ground coriander
- 1 1/2 tbsp cumin
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Place all the spices in a bowl and mix to combine using a spoon. Make sure all is combined well.
- Transfer to a glass spice jar with a tight lid.
- Store in a cool and dry place.
Notes
- Store the seven spice blend in a cool, dry place for up to six months to maintain flavor.
- Use quality, fresh ground spices for the best aroma and taste, ideally sourced from reputable Middle Eastern or Mediterranean suppliers.
- This spice blend suits a variety of dishes, including kibbeh, stuffed eggplant and grape leaves, spatchcock chicken marinades, lentil soup, roasted vegetables, and salads like roasted cauliflower.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 30Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 4 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 4kcal | 0% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 15mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 7IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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