African Adobo Spice Mix
Elevate your culinary creations with this bold and aromatic African Adobo Spice Mix, a quick and versatile seasoning blend that brings the vibrant flavors of Africa to your kitchen. Combining smoky paprika, earthy cumin, warm cinnamon, and the subtle heat of cayenne pepper, this spice mix strikes a perfect balance of sweetness, spice, and depth. Enhanced with hints of turmeric, nutmeg, and optional fenugreek for an authentic touch, it’s ready in just 10 minutes and ideal as a dry rub for meats, a seasoning for roasted vegetables, or a flavor booster for soups and stews. Packaged for convenience and with a shelf life of up to six months, this all-purpose spice blend is a must-have for adventurous cooks seeking quick, homemade flavor enhancers.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Smoked paprika
- 1.5 tablespoons Ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon Ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground fenugreek (optional)
Instructions
Measure all the spices and place them in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
Whisk the spices together until they are evenly combined. If you prefer a finer texture, you can blend the mixture in a spice grinder or food processor for 30 seconds.
Transfer the spice mix to an airtight jar or container.
Label the container with the name and date, as the mix is best used within 6 months for optimal flavor.
Use this African Adobo Spice Mix as a dry rub for meats, seasoning for roasted vegetables, or as a flavor enhancer in soups and stews.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
162 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.1 g | 8% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.8 g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2396 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.9 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.4 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.3 g | ||
| Protein | 6.1 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 231 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 14.6 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 743 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
