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Warm, aromatic, and deeply complex, this Middle Eastern spice blend brings together black pepper, allspice, cinnamon, cumin, coriander, nutmeg, cloves, cardamom, ginger, and a whisper of cayenne into something truly special. It's the kind of blend that transforms a simple braise, roasted meat, or grain dish into something that tastes like it took hours of effort. One of the quiet wins here is that every single ingredient is a pure, single-origin spice — nothing processed, nothing cured, nothing with hidden additives that can sneak preservatives into your pantry. Store-bought spice blends and seasoning packets are notorious for containing fillers or anti-caking agents, so making your own from scratch puts you fully in control of what goes into your food. The process couldn't be simpler: whisk everything together, or grind whole spices if you want maximum freshness, then seal it in a jar and you're set for months. That optional pinch of cayenne lets you dial the heat up or down depending on who's coming to dinner. Once you have a jar of this on your shelf, you'll find yourself reaching for it constantly.
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8 servings
- 1 tbsp ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp ground allspice
- 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 ½ tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp ground cloves
- ½ tsp ground cardamom
- ½ tsp ground dried ginger
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the black pepper, allspice, cinnamon, cumin, coriander, nutmeg, cloves, cardamom, dried ginger, and cayenne (if using) in a small bowl and whisk until evenly blended.
- 2
If using whole spices, grind them in a spice grinder or mortar and pestle until finely ground before combining.
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