Best Yemeni Spice Rub Recipes
CHICKEN MANDI
Chicken Mandi is an aromatic and delicious Yemeni dish that's popular in all Arab countries, and for a good reason! Here's the easiest method to make it at home!
Provided by Muna Kenny
Categories Main Meal
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Mix them all up and keep in airtight container.
- Season the chicken with salt. Mix butter with 2 teaspoons from the spice mix and brush the chicken. Cover and refrigerate for 10 minutes. You can skip the 10 minutes if you don't have much time.
- Preheat oven to 190C/375F. Cover the chicken with aluminum foil and bake for 35 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for 25 minutes. If the chicken is bigger you will need to bake it a little longer. Keep aside.
- In a pan add the olive oil, when hot add the onion and fry until translucent.
- Add the tomatoes and green chili, stir on medium heat for 4 minutes.
- Add the Yemeni spice mix, stir for two minutes. Pour the water and season with salt.
- When the water comes to a boil, add the rice. When it starts to boil again, cover tightly. Heat should turned down to the lowest.
- After 15 minutes, uncover the rice and gently stir, just to bring the bottom rice to the top. Cover tightly and cook for another 15-17 minutes.
- When serving, place the chicken on top of the rice and garnish with almonds and raisins.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving, Calories 627 kcal, Carbohydrate 40 g, Protein 33 g, Fat 38 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, TransFat 0.3 g, Cholesterol 126 mg, Sodium 271 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 3 g, UnsaturatedFat 24 g
HWAYEJ (HAWAIJ) SPICE MIX
An all purpose very balanced spice mix to give more flavor to your dishes. An outstanding spice mixture that is very aromatic and can be incorporated in any dish. Here is how to make Hawayej spice blend.
Provided by Amira
Categories Seasoning
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- On a skillet over medium low heat add all the spices except for the turmeric.
- Roast the spices for 3-5 minutes until fragrant.
- Put the roasted spices on a plate and let them cool down.
- Finely grind the spices in your coffee grinder.
- Sift the ground spices and discard big chunks then mix in the turmeric.
- Put the spice mix in a jar with a tight lid and store in a cool dry place.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 23 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 5 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving
YEMENI SPICE RUB
Add to onions and celery when making chicken soup; sprinkle on carrots before roasting; rub into steaks before searing.
Provided by Andrew Schloss
Categories Vegetarian Quick & Easy Spice Seed Bon Appétit
Yield Makes about 1 cup
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add first 5 ingredients; toast until aromatic and cumin seeds are slightly darker, stirring often, about 2 minutes. Cool slightly. Working in batches, finely grind spice mixture and salt in spice mill. Transfer to medium bowl. Whisk in turmeric. Transfer to airtight container. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 month ahead. Store at room temperature.
HAWAIJ - TRADITIONAL SPICE MIX FROM YEMEN.
Hawaij is essential to the cuisine of Yemen - use it liberally as a rub for grilled meat, poultry, seafood, and vegetables. Try it sprinkled into soups, stews, sauces, and rice to liven the flavours up a bit!
Provided by Um Safia
Categories Southwest Asia (middle East)
Time 7m
Yield 1 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Put everything except the turmeric into a frying pan & dry fry (no oil required) for a couple of minutes.
- Allow to cool, grind using a spice / coffee grinder or mortar & pestle. Add the turmer, mix well & store in an container in a cool, dark place.
HAWAIJ (YEMENITE SPICE BLEND)
Provided by Molly O'Neill
Categories easy, quick, condiments
Time 25m
Yield About 3/4 cup
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a black iron or heavy-bottomed skillet combine the cumin, cardamom, turmeric and coriander. Place over very low heat and toast, stirring constantly, for 10 minutes. Remove from heat, add the black pepper and stir well. Store the blend in a tightly sealed container for up to one month.
- Rub hawaij liberally into fish, chicken, lamb, pork or beef one hour before cooking.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 125, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 27 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams
HAWAIJ (TRADITIONAL YEMENI SPICE MIXTURE)
Use this spice mixture in the Hamshuka recipe from chef Uri Navon of Machneyuda restaurant.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Yield Makes 1 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place peppercorns, cumin seeds, cardamom pods, and cloves in a small skillet and toast over medium heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a spice grinder; grind and mix with turmeric. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place for up to 3 months.
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