Best Middle East Spice Rub Recipes

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AUTHENTIC ZA'ATAR SPICE RECIPE



Authentic Za'atar Spice Recipe image

An authentic recipe for Za'atar Spice - a flavorful Middle Eastern Spice that can be used to season hummus, baba ganoush, vegetables, meats, etc. (My Egyptian Dad's recipe.)

Provided by Sylvia Fountaine | Feasting at Home Blog

Categories     Spices

Time 5m

Yield ½ Cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon dried thyme- crushed (or sub oregano)
1 tablespoon cumin (see instructions about whole or ground)
1 tablespoon coriander
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
1 tablespoon sumac
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon or more aleppo chili flakes- optional

Steps:

  • Mix all the ingredients together in a small bowl. Store in an airtight container.
  • For the most flavor, toast whole seeds (cumin seeds and coriander seeds) until fragrant, then grind. This will make the most flavorful zaatar. If you don't have whole seeds, feel free to use ground spices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 15 calories

MOROCCAN SPICE RUB (FOR LAMB & OTHER MEAT)



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From The New Elegant But Easy Cookbook by Marian Burros and Lois Levine, c. 1998. If you want to add something a little extra to a rack or lamb or a leg of lamb, you can rub some of this on the meat, to your taste. You can also use on other types of meat.

Provided by NELady

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 5m

Yield 5 Tablespoons, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon clove
1/8 teaspoon cayenne, to taste
2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic, to taste

Steps:

  • Mix the cumin, paprika, coriander, salt, pepper, cinnamon, allspice, cloves, and cayenne thoroughly. Rub on the surface of the meat. Rub the garlic over the spices and refrigerate overnight. Without the garlic the spices will keep for months in a tightly covered, air-tight covered container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126.9, Fat 5.1, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 2357.4, Carbohydrate 23.2, Fiber 8.9, Sugar 1.3, Protein 5.5

MEDITERRANEAN SPICE RUB



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This spice rub is perfect for lamb, chicken or beef. It can be used for satay or kabobs.

Provided by CupcakeSparkles11

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons ground coriander
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Prepare the spice rub by stirring together the salt, coriander, cinnamon, cumin, nutmeg, and pepper in a small bowl. Store at room temperature in an airtight container.
  • To use, coat meat liberally with the spice mix, and refrigerate at least 30 minutes before grilling or roasting as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 21.7 calories, Carbohydrate 3.6 g, Fat 0.9 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 1746.4 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

MIDDLE EAST SPICE RUB



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This recipe provides a quick way of jazzing up your meats and poultry. The rub lasts for up to one month in airtight container.

Provided by Deantini

Categories     Meat

Time 15m

Yield 1/3 cup, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons sesame seeds
2 tablespoons lemon rind, grated
2 tablespoons ground coriander
1 tablespoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
garlic
vegetable oil

Steps:

  • In small bowl, stir together sesame seeds, lemon rind, coriander, cumin, salt ; and cayenne pepper.
  • When using:.
  • For every 1 lbs of boneless / 2 lbs of bone-in meats mix 2 tbsp rub, 1 tbsp vegetable oil, 1 clove garlic or more. Spread on meat and let sit for 10 min.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 18.1, Fat 1.4, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 146.8, Carbohydrate 1.4, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 0.1, Protein 0.6

MIDDLE EASTERN SPICE BLEND



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A little less exotic mix of Middle Eastern spices. Rub this versatile spice mix on poultry, pork or lamb before cooking, or use it to infuse flavor into rice, vegetables, or couscous while cooking. Posted for ZWT6. (Note: for a smaller and more manageable portion, use the converter to change servings and units.)

Provided by gailanng

Categories     African

Time 5m

Yield 1 1/4 cups, 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup curry powder
1/4 cup paprika
1/4 cup turmeric
2 tablespoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons ground coriander
2 tablespoons ground allspice
1 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
1 tablespoon salt

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in a bowl and toss to combine. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 year.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 32.2, Fat 1.3, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 587.1, Carbohydrate 6, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 0.4, Protein 1.2

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