Moroccan Spice Mix

Name: Moroccan Spice Mix
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: bunches
Cuisine: Eastern European
Ingredients: PLAN/PURCHASE; 1 tsp fresh coriander seeds; 1 tsp fresh cumin seeds; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; 1/2 tsp ground ginger; 1/2 tsp ground turmeric; 1 tsp sweet paprika; 1 tsp freshly ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp ground cardamom; 1/4 tsp ground clove

By Andy Anderson !
@ThePretentiousChef

I just finished making up a batch of my Moroccan spice mix. If you have ever worked with Moroccan spices they have a savory, sweet, and yet spicy flavor that is unique to spice mixes from that part of the world.

I use it to flavor lamb, beef, pork, chicken, fish, and veggies. If you’re looking for something a bit different, check this out.

So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

Rating:

★★★★★ 1 vote5

Comments:

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Serves:

bunches

Prep:

5 Min

Cook:

5 Min

Method:

Stove Top

Ingredients

PLAN/PURCHASE
1 tsp

fresh coriander seeds
1 tsp

fresh cumin seeds
1/4 tsp

red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp

ground ginger
1/2 tsp

ground turmeric
1 tsp

sweet paprika
1 tsp

freshly ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp

ground cardamom
1/4 tsp

ground clove
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How to Make Moroccan Spice Mix

Step-by-Step

PREP/PREPARE
Chef’s Note: This recipe will make about 3 tablespoons of spice.
Chef’s Note: You will notice that this recipe calls for less ingredients than most recipes for Moroccan spice, but after playing around with it for a couple of years, I find it works for me.
Place a small saucepan over medium heat.
Add the coriander and cumin seeds, and toss until fragrant and beginning to brown, about 3 to 5 minutes.
Chef’s Note: Adding spices to a hot pan (called blooming) is a great way to bring out additional flavor notes in many spices.
Allow the coriander and cumin seeds to cool, about 10 minutes.
Place the seeds and the red-pepper flakes into a spice grinder, and process until they are ground into a powder.
Add to a bowl, and then mix in all the other spices.
Place into an airtight container until needed. Enjoy.
Keep the faith, and keep cooking.