2teaspoonsground aji peppers*or cayenne or chiles de árbol for similar heat; Aleppo for fruitiness (but less heat)
2teaspoonsground cumin
2teaspoonsground annatto
1teaspoonsground oregano*
2teaspoons ground dehydrated garlic
1teaspoonsmoked paprika
1teaspoon black pepperfreshly ground
1teaspoon dried lemon peel*
1teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
Mix all ingredients together. Store in an airtight glass or metal container in a dark place.
If you have a spice grinder, grind spices yourself.This is not a salty blend, add more salt where needed.
Notes
* Aji Peppers: Dried pepper- medium- high heat with a distinctive lemony, fruity flavor. Can substitute other peppers (chiles.) * Dried Oregano: Look for oregano on the stem for the best quality. Simply, remove leaves from the stem and crumble with your fingers. Best quality from Greece and Italy. Hang dry garden grown, or dehydrate fresh oregano. * Dried Lemon Peel: Make at home: remove peel from lemons (leaving behind the white pith) Place on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Heat at your oven’s lowest temperature, around 180 degrees until firm, about 2 – 3 hours until dried and crisp. Do not over cook or let darken. Place in a spice grinder and pulse until ground.This recipe can not be reproduced without the permission of its author, Karen Sheer