mexican spice mix

Name: Mexican Spice Mix
Prep time: 15 min
Cuisine: Latin American
Ingredients: 36 - dried de arbol chiles, broken into thirds, seeds removed; 12 - dried pasilla chiles, broken into 1/2" pieces & seeds removed; 2 teaspoon(s) coriander seeds; 1 teaspoon(s) cumin seeds; 4 stick(s) cinnamon, crushed

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Beth Renzetti

Updated on Aug 9, 2014

Found at Country Living for use in Culinary Quest 2014. Use this mix as a rub for roasted meats or sprinkled on rice and beans.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time

method No-Cook or Other

yield makes approximately 2 1/2 cups

Ingredients

36 - dried de arbol chiles, broken into thirds, seeds removed
12 - dried pasilla chiles, broken into 1/2" pieces & seeds removed
2 teaspoons coriander seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
4 sticks cinnamon, crushed

How To Make mexican spice mix

Step 1

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

Step 2

Notes: I included pictures of the chiles. I think I would put this through a spice grinder for a finer crushing. Or even use a mortar & pestle.
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