Best Tabil Traditional Tunisian Spice Mix Recipes

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TABIL-TUNISIAN SPICE MIX



Tabil-Tunisian Spice Mix image

Posted for the Zaar World Tour-Africa! Tabil is said to have been brought to Tunisia in 1492. Tabil(pronounced table) means seasoning in Tunisian. In Africa, tabil is pounded in a mortar and then dried in the sun and is often used in cooking beef or veal.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     African

Time 10m

Yield 1/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 large garlic cloves, peeled, chopped and dried in the open air for 2 days (or 2 teaspoons garlic powder)
1/4 cup coriander seed
1 tablespoon caraway seed
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • In a mortar, pound the garlic with the coriander, caraway, and cayenne until it is smooth. Store in the refrigerator or freezer. Keep in the refrigerator if using fresh garlic for up to two months or indefinitely if using powdered garlic, although the pungency will decline as time goes by.
  • Makes about 1/4 cup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416.4, Fat 20.8, SaturatedFat 1.4, Sodium 41.8, Carbohydrate 75, Fiber 48.2, Sugar 1.9, Protein 18.8

TABIL - DRY CORIANDER SPICE MIX FROM TUNISIA



Tabil - Dry Coriander Spice Mix from Tunisia image

Entered for safe-keeping. From June 2012 Vegetarian Times. Tabil means coriander in Tunisian Arabic. Coriander is a pungent, slightly peppery seed. (Tunisia is located in the middle of Northern Africa.) This is a dry mix so it can be made in advance. Even with storage in a cool, dark place, the flavor will start to fade after one month.

Provided by KateL

Categories     African

Time 5m

Yield 1/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup coriander seed
2 tablespoons cumin seeds
1 tablespoon caraway seed
2 teaspoons red pepper flakes, use only 1 tsp. if a milder spice mix is preferred
2 teaspoons garlic powder

Steps:

  • Place coriander, cumin, caraway, and red pepper flakes in small skillet. Toast spices 3 minutes over medium-low heat, or until darkened and fragrant, swirling pan constantly. Transfer to bowl, and stir in garlic powder. Cool.
  • Finely ground spice mixture in spice grinder, coffee grinder, or mortar and pestle. Store in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 635.5, Fat 31.5, SaturatedFat 2.2, Sodium 132.4, Carbohydrate 104.8, Fiber 54.9, Sugar 3.3, Protein 29.6

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