North African Meat Rub
Transform your dishes with the bold and exotic flavors of this North African Meat Rub—a vibrant spice blend that will take your cooking to the next level. Crafted with a carefully balanced mix of toasted cumin, coriander, and black peppercorns, combined with smoky paprika, aromatic cinnamon, warming turmeric, and a hint of chili flakes, this rub delivers a harmonious mix of heat, earthiness, and complexity. Perfect for enhancing lamb, beef, chicken, or even grilled vegetables, this versatile seasoning is quick to prepare in just 10 minutes. Simply coat your meat with olive oil, massage the rub generously into the surface, and let the robust North African-inspired flavors do the rest. Make a batch to keep on hand—its long shelf life means you're always ready to elevate your meals with a touch of global flair!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Paprika
- 1 tablespoon Cumin seeds
- 1 tablespoon Coriander seeds
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon Chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black peppercorns
Instructions
Begin by toasting the cumin seeds, coriander seeds, and black peppercorns in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2–3 minutes or until they become fragrant. Be careful not to burn them.
Remove the skillet from the heat and allow the toasted spices to cool for a couple of minutes.
Transfer the cooled cumin seeds, coriander seeds, and black peppercorns to a spice grinder or mortar and pestle. Grind them into a fine powder.
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the freshly ground spices with the paprika, ground cinnamon, turmeric powder, ground ginger, chili flakes, garlic powder, and salt.
Mix all of the ingredients thoroughly to ensure an even blend.
Transfer the spice rub into an airtight container or jar. Store it in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months.
To use, coat your choice of meat with a light drizzle of olive oil and generously rub the spice blend into the surface before cooking. Adjust the amount to taste.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
139 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.8 g | 7% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.6 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2394 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.7 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.4 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.1 g | ||
| Protein | 6.0 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 223 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 12.3 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 730 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.
