Spice mix

Spice mixes are a combination of spices that are typically used to flavor food. These spice mixes can be used to flavor anything from meats and seafood to vegetables and even desserts. There are many different recipes for spice mixes, and each one has its own unique flavor.

The history of spice mixes can be traced back to ancient times. One of the earliest spice mixes was garam masala, which is a blend of spices used in Indian cuisine. The spices in garam masala can vary, but often include cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, cumin, and black pepper.

Another popular spice mix is curry powder, which is a blend of spices used in Indian and Thai cuisine. The spices in curry powder can vary, but often include turmeric, coriander, cumin, and chili peppers.

Advice

Making your own spice mix can be a great way to add flavor to your dishes, but it can be intimidating if you don't know where to start. My advice is to start small – pick two or three spices that you like and experiment with them. Try different ratios, see how different amounts of each spice affect the flavor, and make notes of what you like and don't like. Once you get comfortable with the basics, you can start adding in more complicated ingredients like herbs, peppers, and other flavorful additions. When you find combinations that you like, make a big batch and store it in an airtight container so you can easily add it to your dishes.

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Recipes

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Mexican Spice Mix

  • cumin
  • ground chipotle chile pepper
  • onion powder
  • salt
  • garlic powder
  • chili powder
  • ​ hungarian sweet paprika
  • oregano
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Crab Boil Spice Mix

  • celery seed
  • pickling spice
  • salt
  • mustard
  • peppercorn
  • red pepper flake
  • ground
  • bay leaf
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Moroccan Merguez Spice Mix

  • coriander seed
  • cayenne pepper
  • cinnamon
  • sweet paprika
  • cumin
  • fennel seed
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • confectioners sugar
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Cajun Spice Mix

  • cayenne pepper
  • garlic granule
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • paprika
  • onion granule
  • oregano
  • thyme
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Baharat Spice Mix

  • spearmint
  • black pepper
  • pickling spice
  • nutmeg
  • cinnamon
  • coriander
  • cumin

Ingredient Breakdown

 
salt
cumin
cinnamon
coriander seed
black pepper
oregano
cayenne pepper
sesame seed
thyme
cumin seed
onion powder
chili powder
pickling spice
ginger
nutmeg
cardamom
clove
fennel seed
coriander
sweet paprika
sumac
marjoram
chickpea
hazelnut
black peppercorn
garlic
brown sugar
ground chipotle chile pepper
garlic powder
​ hungarian sweet paprika
celery seed
mustard
peppercorn
red pepper flake
ground
bay leaf
chana daal
fenugreek seed
urad daal
allspice
sumac spice
fenugreek
anise seed
caraway seed
garam masala
nigella seed
palm sugar
turmeric
mustard seed
cilantro
green chily
curry
confectioners sugar
garlic granule
paprika
onion granule
sugar
ancho chile
potato chip
lime
spearmint

Insights

Staple Ingredients

  • salt 64%

Usual Ingredients

  • cinnamon 45%
  • cumin 45%