mexican essentials: chili-lime seasoning (tajin)

Name: Mexican Essentials: Chili-Lime Seasoning (Tajin)
Prep time: 10 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: ## PLAN/PURCHASE; 1 tablespoon(s) dried lime zest, finely chopped; 2 teaspoon(s) chili powder, hot or mild, your choice; 1 teaspoon(s) smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon(s) dehydrated onions finely ground; 1 tablespoon(s) ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon(s) garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon(s) ground coriander; 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt, kosher variety; 1/4 teaspoon(s) coconut sugar; 1/8 teaspoon(s) cayenne pepper

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Andy Anderson !

Wichita, KS

Updated on Jul 23, 2019

You can find bottles of this in the spice section of most grocers. However, by making your own, you eliminate any unwanted chemicals, and you get to adjust the seasoning to fit your own tastes. My version has a smoky heat that is great on steaks, chicken; even fish. And, if you happen to head south-of-the-border, you will find folks sprinkling it on their fresh fruit. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

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prep time 10 Min

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method No-Cook or Other

yield Several

Ingredients

PLAN/PURCHASE
1 tablespoon dried lime zest, finely chopped
2 teaspoons chili powder, hot or mild, your choice
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon dehydrated onions finely ground
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon salt, kosher variety
1/4 teaspoon coconut sugar
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

How To Make mexican essentials: chili-lime seasoning (tajin)

Step 1

PREP/PREPARE

Step 2

To increase the heat use a hotter chili powder, and more cayenne. To decrease the heat reduce the chili powder and cayenne, and increase the paprika.
Step 3

Save those spice bottles. I make a lot of my own spice combinations, but I buy a lot of individual spices. When a bottle goes empty, I remove the label, and toss it into the dish washer. Then, when I make my “special” spice mixtures, I slap my own label on, and stick in in the cupboard.
Step 4

Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
Step 5

Add all the ingredients together in a jar, and keep in a cool, dry place, away from sunlight.
Step 6

PLATE/PRESENT
Step 7

I sprinkle it on beef, pork, and fish, before grilling, or cooking. It is awesome sprinkled on a good juicy burger, or even sprinkled over fresh fruit. Enjoy.
Step 8

Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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