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Sazón Completo en Polvo [Recipe + Video] Homemade Seasoning Powder

Learn how to make two versions of Dominican Sazón en Polvo, and add this seasoning powder to your dishes for authentic Dominican flavor.

Prep Time
1 hr 10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
2 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 6 tablespoon
Calories: 19 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Dominican

Ingredients

Quick seasoning
  • 2 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 3 tablespoons onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon dry parsley
  • 1 tablespoon dry cilantro (optional)
  • 1½ teaspoon oregano powder
  • 1 teaspoon pepper (freshly-cracked, or ground)
  • 1 teaspoon celery powder (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon bija (annato, achiote) powder (optional)
Seasoning with fresh herbs
  • 1 bunch parsley
  • 1 bunch thyme
  • 1 bunch cilantro
  • 3 prigs oregano (fresh leaves)
  • 2 large red onion cut into very thin slices
  • 2 head garlic the cloves cut into very thin slices

Instructions

1. Mix ingredients
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  1. To make quick seasoning: Mix all the ingredients and store the mixture in an airtight jar. No further steps necessary.To make with fresh herbs: Remove the oregano sticks to leave just the leaves.Spread the parsley, thyme, cilantro, oregano, garlic, and onion on a baking sheet. Continue with the steps below.
2. Dry
  1. Drying in dehydrator: Place in dehydrator for 4-5 hours, or until completely dry (they will crumble when pressed). Drying in oven: Dry on metal tray in the oven at 176 ºC [80 ºC] (or as low as possible) for 4 hours, or until all ingredients are dry (they will crumble when pressed).Drying in microwave: Microwave herbs only (no garlic or onion - see notes) on a microwave-safe tray for 30 seconds. Check to see that they are completely dry (they will crumble when pressed). Microwave for another 10 seconds if they need to be dried some more.The color of the resulting powder will depend on the combination of herbs and the drying method.
3. Clean
  1. Remove from the oven/dehydrator/microwave and remove the remaining oregano and thyme sticks, leaving only the leaves.
4. Pulverize
  1. Pulverize in a food processor or coffee grinder.
5. Storage
  1. To store, put in an airtight container in a cool, dry place (see notes).Use it to season vegetables, meats, and fish.

Notes

  • Garlic and onion take too long to dry in the microwave, regardless of how thin it's minced/sliced, and it eventually burns a bit, so it doesn't work. In that case, make a herb-only seasoning, or add store-bought dry garlic and onion.
  • This is my preferred method, actually, because it's speedy, energy-efficient, and uncomplicated.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1tablespoon Calories 19kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 2mg (0%) Potassium 75mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 123IU (2%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 24mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6tablespoon

Amount Per Serving

Calories 19

% Daily Value*

Serving 1tablespoon
Calories 19kcal 1%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 2mg 0%
Potassium 75mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 123IU 2%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 24mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.