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Karen's Peruvian Spice Blend Recipe

Karen’s Peruvian Spice Blend

A versatile blend which adds a depth of flavor to vegetables – fantastic rub for poultry... and beyond!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 12 2 teaspoon servings; makes 1/2 cup
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Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons ground aji peppers* or cayenne or chiles de árbol for similar heat; Aleppo for fruitiness (but less heat)
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons ground annatto
  • 1 teaspoons ground oregano*
  • 2 teaspoons ground dehydrated garlic
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 teaspoon dried lemon peel*
  • 1 teaspoon 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
COURSE: spice blend, spice enhancement
CUISINE: Peruvian
KEYWORDS: Peruvian seasoning blend, Peruvian spice blend
Nutrition Facts
Karen’s Peruvian Spice Blend
Amount per Serving
Calories
7
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
0.2
g
0
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.02
g
0
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
0.1
g
Sodium
 
196
mg
9
%
Potassium
 
36
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
 
1
g
0
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
0.4
g
0
%
Protein
 
0.3
g
1
%
Vitamin A
 
308
IU
6
%
Vitamin C
 
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
8
mg
1
%
Iron
 
0.4
mg
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.