Best Hararat Version 1 Libyan Spice Blend Recipes

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KUSKSU (LIBYAN COUSCOUS WITH SPICY BEEF AND VEGETABLES)



Kusksu (Libyan Couscous with Spicy Beef and Vegetables) image

Provided by Kimberly Killebrew, www.daringgourmet.com

Time 1h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 26

1 pound stewing beef cut into four pieces
1½ tablespoons oil for frying
1 large onion, halved and cut in half rings
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 medium potatoes, peeled and halved
2 carrots, halved
8 ounces pumpkin or yam, cut into four chunks
1 cup cooked garbanzo beans
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon hot chili powder
2 tablespoons hararat (see recipe below)
⅓ cup tomato purée
½ cup chopped tomatoes
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1½ teaspoon salt
3 cups beef broth
oil for frying
Couscous
Hararat Recipe:
2 cinnamon stick broken into 4 pieces each
4 teaspoon cumin seeds
4 teaspoon coriander seeds
2 red chilies
1 teaspoon allspice berries
Heat a large non-stick frying pan then add the spices. Toast for about 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until the spices become very fragrant. Transfer to a bowl to let cool. Grind in a spice or coffee grinder. Store in an air-tight jar until ready to use.

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat and fry the beef until nicely browned on all sides. Add the onion and cook until soft and translucent, 5-7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook another minute.
  • Add the chili powder, hararat, tomatoes, tomato puree, beef stock, salt, and brown sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover and cook for 30 minutes.
  • Add the vegetables and garbanzo beans, return to a boil, reduce, cover and simmer for another 40 minutes until until the vegetables and beef are tender and the sauce has thickened.
  • To serve, add the couscous to a serving platter, arrange the meat and vegetables on top then ladle the tomato-based sauce over everything.

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.

BAHARAT



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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

HARARAT VERSION 2 - LIBYAN SPICE BLEND



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This is another hararat recipe. I found this online as well (http://morselsandmusings.blogspot.com/2008/03/sharba-libiya.html - this website has a lovely looking soup recipe accompanying the spice blend). This one is easier to make than version 1, because the spices are already ground, thus you don't need a spice or coffee grinder. The spices are dry fried or toasted to release the flavours! Be sure NOT to add any oil.

Provided by Georgiapea

Categories     African

Time 7m

Yield 1 1/3 tablespoon, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon chili flakes
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

Steps:

  • Heat a nonstick frying pan to medium high heat - do NOT add any oil.
  • Add spices and stir constantly until they begin to release their aroma. This will not take very long (1-4 minutes) just be sure not to let them burn.
  • Store in an airtight container.
  • Feel free to double/triple/etc. this recipe to make a bunch - it stores well.

HARARAT VERSION 1 - LIBYAN SPICE BLEND



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This is a common seasoning in Libya. I was surprised that there isn't a recipe for it on zaar (though it could have another name...I'm certainly no expert). I found this recipe online (http://www.celtnet.org.uk/recipes/miscellaneous/fetch-recipe.php?rid=misc-hararat). I must admit that I have never made this before - and that this particular recipe is a bit annoying as you have to grind everything in a spice/coffee grinder or I suppose a mortar and pestle if you're ambitious. I am posting a different version that uses pre-ground spices. Feel free to multiply this recipe to make any amount you wish.

Provided by Georgiapea

Categories     African

Time 10m

Yield 1/4 cup, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cinnamon sticks, broken into 4 pieces each
4 teaspoons cumin seeds
4 teaspoons coriander seeds
2 teaspoons dried chilies
1 teaspoon allspice

Steps:

  • Heat a nonstick frying pan to medium heat (do NOT add oil) and add your spices.
  • Stir constantly until the aroma intensifies. Depending on how hot your pan is this could take a few minutes - just don't let them burn.
  • Add to spice grinder/coffee grinder and grind to a fine powder.
  • Store in an airtight container.

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