Spice Blends

Bouquet Garni Recipe Ingredients 1/4 cup dried parsley (classic ingredient) 2 tablespoons dried thyme (classic ingredient) 2 tablespoons dried bay leaf (classic ingredient) 2 tablespoons dried rosemary (optional ingredient) PREPARATION: Mix all together and place in an airtight container. Store in a cool, dark place, use within 6 months. Good with meats and vegetables. Tie up in cheesecloth for easy removal.

Curry Powder Ingredients: • 2tsp Chile Powder • 1tsp Cayenne Pepper • 1tspCrushed Red Pepper • 1tsp Ground Mustard Seed • 1Tbsp Ground Galangal • 1Tbsp Ground Ginger • 1tsp Ground Fenugreek • 2tsp Ground Cumin • 2Tbsp Ground Turmeric • 1Tbsp Ground Black Pepper • 1 1/2tsp Kosher Salt Preparation Combine all the above ingredients.

These are very basic blends.

Chinese 5 Spice INGREDIENTS: • 1 tsp. ground Szechwan pepper • 1 tsp. ground star anise • 1-1/4 tsp. ground fennel seeds • 1/2 tsp. ground cloves • 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon PREPARATION: Combine all ingredients in small airtight container. Store in a cool, dry place.

Sambal Badjak Ingredients: • 12 ea  Fresh Red Chilles • 6 ea Fresh Garlic Cloves • 1 ea Red Onion • 10 ea Unsalted Macadamia Nuts • 2 Tbsp Brown Sugar • Lime Juice and Peel of 1 lime • 1 Tbsp  Tamarind Paste • 2 tsp Ground Ginger • 1 cup Coconut Milk Preparation: In a food processor, combine all ingredients. Grind until it becomes a thick paste.

Basic Sofrito INGREDIENTS: ½ piece yellow onion ½ piece green bell pepper 5 garlic cloves, peeled ½ bunch cilantro ¼ cup olive oil ½ teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon white vinegar PREPARATION: Using a blender finely chop all of the above ingredients adding the olive oil very slowly to emulsify the paste. Transfer to a air tight container.

Zahtar INGREDIENTS: • 1/4 cup sumac • 2 tablespoons thyme • 1 tablespoon roasted sesame seeds • 2 tablespoons marjoram • 2 tablespoons oregano • 1 teaspoon coarse salt PREPARATION: Grind the sesame seeds in food processor or with mortar and pestle. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Store in a cool, dark place in a plastic zip bag or in an airtight container. When stored properly, the spice mixture can be used from 3-6 months.

Garam Masala Spice Mix Recipe INGREDIENTS: 1/4 cup coriander seeds 2 Tbsp cumin seeds 1 Tbsp black peppercorns 2 tsp cardamom pods Two 3-inch cinnamon sticks, broken into small pieces 1 tsp whole cloves 1 whole nutmeg PREPARATION: Remove seeds from the cardamom pods – discard pods. Dry-roast all spices over medium heat – around 7-8 minutes.  Let spices cool the grind to a powder.  Store in airtight jar.

Crab Boil Spice Mix Recipe INGREDIENTS: 1/4 cup pickling spices 1/4 cup sea salt 2 tablespoons mustard seeds 2 tablespoons whole black peppercorns 2 tablespoons hot red pepper flakes 1 tablespoon celery seeds 1 tablespoon minced dried chives 2 teaspoons ground ginger 2 teaspoons dried oregano 5 bay leaves PREPARATION: Add all of the ingredients to the bowl of a food processor, process until it becomes a coarse powder.

Harissa Ingredients: Olive oil  1/2 cup Paprika  1/4 cup Cayenne pepper 1-2 T Cumin, ground  1-2 T Caraway, ground  1 T Coriander, ground  1 T Salt    2 t Preparation: Basic Steps:  Blend Mix all well in a blender to form a paste. Store refrigerated for 2-3 months.