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Shawarma Spice Recipe

An aromatic and spicy Shawarma Seasoning that you can whip up anytime your little heart desires authentic Middle Eastern food!
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Spices
Cuisine: Assyrian, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 51kcal

Ingredients

  • teaspoons sea salt
  • teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
  • ½ teaspoon whole nutmeg (freshly grated)
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

  • Measure out all the spices (except the nutmeg) and add to a bowl or plate.
  • Grate the nutmeg on a piece of foil until you have approximately ½ a teaspoon of nutmeg powder. Fold the foil to make a "spout" and pour it with over the other spices.
  • Stir all the shawarma spices until completely combined, then using the same piece of foil, pour the spices into an empty jar.
  • Tighten the lid and store the shawarma seasoning until needed.

Notes

  • This recipe makes enough shawarma seasoning to season 3 pounds of beef, chicken, or lamb.
  • When using shawarma spices to flavor meat, it's best to mix the spices with lemon juice or vinegar, and some olive oil to make a wet marinade.
  • If you're missing one or two of the ingredients, you can still make this shawarma seasoning. With so many delicious spices and flavors, whatever you're preparing will still be extremely flavorful!
  • Experiment using this spice blend in other dishes. For example, add a tablespoon to your chicken biryani, or mix some in with your mashed potatoes. Or try sprinkling a little over hummus. Let me know how else you use this versatile spice blend!

Nutrition

Serving: 3.5tablespoons | Calories: 51kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 5913mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 0g