Best Baharat Syrian Spice Mix Recipes

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BAHARAT CHICKEN AND RICE



Baharat Chicken and Rice image

A complex and intense baharat spice blend infuses roast chicken and basmati rice. I have made this like the combinations from the Gulf region by adding spices like loomi (dried lime). Keep this spice mix handy to add to soups, too.

Provided by Buckwheat Queen

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 5h45m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 25

1 ½ tablespoons strong paprika
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon cumin
¾ tablespoon ground coriander
¾ tablespoon ground loomi (dried lime)
½ tablespoon sumac powder
¼ tablespoon ground cinnamon
¼ tablespoon ground cloves
¼ tablespoon ground nutmeg
5 green cardamom pods, crushed
2 black cardamom pods, crushed
½ bunch fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ fresh lemon, juiced
2 chicken thighs
2 chicken legs
1 chicken breast
1 ½ cups brown basmati rice
¼ cup raw cashews
¼ cup shelled raw almonds
¼ cup golden raisins
⅛ cup shelled raw pistachio nuts
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 shallot, diced
1 cup chicken broth

Steps:

  • Mix paprika, black pepper, cumin, coriander, loomi, sumac, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, green cardamom, and black cardamom together to make baharat spice mixture. Set baharat blend aside.
  • Combine cilantro, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and lemon juice in a resealable plastic bag. Add 1 tablespoon baharat blend. Add chicken pieces, seal, and shake. Marinate in the refrigerator at least 4 hours.
  • Meanwhile, place rice in a large bowl and cover with fresh water. Soak at least 1 hour. Rinse and drain and return to the bowl. Add cashews, almonds, raising, and pistachios. Stir in 1 tablespoon baharat blend. Mix well and set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a Dutch oven or tagine over medium heat. Add shallot and cook until translucent, 1 to 3 minutes. Turn off heat. Add rice mixture and toss to coat.
  • Remove cilantro from the bag with the chicken. Pour marinated chicken on top of the rice in the Dutch oven; reserve bag. Pour broth into the bag and shake gently; pour over the chicken and rice. Cover Dutch oven.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until rice is soft and chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 75 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 576.4 calories, Carbohydrate 58.3 g, Cholesterol 84.7 mg, Fat 26 g, Fiber 8.4 g, Protein 33.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 335.5 mg, Sugar 8.1 g

BAHARAT



Baharat image

Baharat is a spice mix used throughout the Arab world to season everything from lentils to meat. There are many variations; this recipe is from my grandmother. It is best to buy all the spices whole and grind them yourself for extra flavor.

Provided by Ayda

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 tablespoons mild paprika
4 tablespoons finely ground black pepper
3 tablespoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons ground coriander
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons ground cloves
1 tablespoon ground cardamom
1 tablespoon ground star anise
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Combine paprika, pepper, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, star anise, and nutmeg in a bowl and mix well. Store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 34.6 calories, Carbohydrate 6.5 g, Fat 1.4 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 7.7 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

BAHARAT BLEND



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In Arabic, the term "baharat" simply means "spices" and can refer to any number of different blends, each tailored to a specific dish or ingredients. This all-purpose blend, adapted from Freda Nokaly and Doaa Elkady of Spice Tree Organics, reflects the women's Egyptian ancestry, highlighting a combination of musky cumin and floral, citrusy coriander that's been sweetened with an aromatic mix of cinnamon, cardamom and clove, and spiked with black pepper and bay leaf. Unlike some other baharat blends, this version doesn't call for first toasting the spices, giving it a subtle but distinct brightness. Use it in meatballs and pilafs, in marinade and sauces for grilled meats and fish, and in rice dishes.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     condiments

Time 10m

Yield 1/3 cup

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 teaspoons/10 grams cumin seeds
1 tablespoon/4 grams coriander seeds
1 teaspoon/4 grams black peppercorns
2 (2-inch/5-gram) cinnamon sticks, broken into pieces
2 1/2 teaspoons/6 grams green cardamom pods
1 1/2 teaspoons/2 grams whole allspice berries
1 teaspoon/2 grams whole cloves
1 whole nutmeg (2 grams)
4 bay leaves

Steps:

  • Place all the ingredients in a spice grinder, clean coffee grinder, or mortar and pestle, and grind until fine. If you like, you can strain the mix through a fine-mesh strainer to remove any coarse bits, but this is optional. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place for up to 1 year.

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