Tree Nut Free Baharat
Warm, aromatic, and deeply complex, this Middle Eastern spice blend is the kind of thing that transforms a simple weeknight dinner into something that tastes like it took all day. Black pepper, allspice, cinnamon, cumin, coriander, nutmeg, cloves, cardamom, ginger, and a whisper of cayenne come together in a single bowl to create a blend that's earthy, fragrant, and just a little bit smoky. Store-bought spice mixes can be a minefield when you're avoiding tree nuts, since shared processing equipment and vague labeling make it hard to know exactly what you're getting. Making your own from scratch solves that problem entirely — you control every single ingredient, and the result is fresher and more vibrant than anything from a jar anyway. The whole process takes just a few minutes of measuring and whisking, and once it's sealed in an airtight container it keeps for up to three months. Rub it on lamb or chicken, stir it into rice, or bloom it in olive oil as a base for stews — the possibilities are genuinely endless. Once you have a batch on hand, 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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