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

 

Za'atar Middle Eastern Spice Mixture

4.5/5 - 281 votes

• sesame seed
• salt
• sumac
• marjoram
• oregano
• thyme

 

Dry Rub Spice Mix

4.5/5 - 55 votes

• salt
• onion powder
• cumin
• garlic
• brown sugar
• cayenne pepper

 

Dukkah: An Egyptian Spice Mixture

4.5/5 - 55 votes

• coriander seed
• chickpea
• salt
• hazelnut
• black peppercorn
• cumin seed
• sesame seed

 

Mexican Spice Mix

4/5 - 66 votes

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

 

Crab Boil Spice Mix

4/5 - 33 votes

• celery seed
• pickling spice
• salt
• mustard
• peppercorn
• red pepper flake
• ground
• bay leaf

 

Sambar Masala Indian Spice Mix

3.8/5 - 32 votes

• coriander seed
• chana daal
• cumin seed
• fenugreek seed
• urad daal

 

Lamb and Beef Shawarma Spice Mix

4.9/5 - 13 votes

• ginger
• nutmeg
• cardamom
• clove
• allspice
• cinnamon
• black pepper
• salt
• sumac spice

 

German Bread Spice Mixture

4/5 - 18 votes

• coriander seed
• fenugreek
• anise seed
• fennel seed
• caraway seed

 

Quick Balti Curry Spice Mix Recipe

4/5 - 14 votes

• cinnamon
• clove
• coriander
• cumin
• garam masala
• nigella seed
• palm sugar
• turmeric
• mustard seed
• cilantro
• green chily
• cardamom
• curry

 

Moroccan Merguez Spice Mix

3.5/5 - 28 votes

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

 

Cajun Spice Mix

5/5 - 4 votes

• cayenne pepper
• garlic granule
• black pepper
• salt
• paprika
• onion granule
• oregano
• thyme

 

Mexican Chocolate Spice Mix

4.75/5 - 4 votes

• ginger
• cayenne pepper
• cinnamon

 

Chili Lime Spice Mix for Chips

5/5 - 2 votes

• salt
• sugar
• sweet paprika
• coriander seed
• chili powder
• oregano
• cumin
• ancho chile
• black pepper
• cinnamon
• potato chip
• lime

 

Baharat Spice Mix

No Rating - 0 votes

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

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