Name: Easy Shawarma Spice Blend (Middle Eastern Seasoning for Meats )
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon sweet paprika (8g); 1 tablespoon smoked paprika (8g); 2 1/2 teaspoons onion powder (6g); 2 teaspoons sumac (5g)*omit it if you don't have it (see note below for sub); 1 teaspoon cumin (2g); 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg (1g)**do not substitute with pre-ground nutmeg; 1 teaspoon turmeric (2g); 1 teaspoon cinnamon (3g); 1 teaspoon garlic powder (2g); 1 teaspoon coriander (2g); 1/2 teaspoon ginger (1g); 1/2 teaspoon Aleppo pepper (or crushed red chili pepper, or cayenne) (1g)

Description

Make a quick batch of this easy DIY shawarma spice blend seasoning to flavor all of your favorite Middle Eastern-inspired dishes including beef, lamb, chicken, turkey, falafel, fish, chickpeas, or even tofu. We're partial to this blend of spices because it creates a warm, smoky, spicy, tangy seasoning that is incredibly well-balanced with no one single spice overwhelming the overall flavor (and it has the tiniest kick of heat which you can increase if desired).

Ingredients

1 tablespoon sweet paprika (8g)
1 tablespoon smoked paprika (8g)
2 1/2 teaspoons onion powder (6g)
2 teaspoons sumac (5g)*omit it if you don't have it (see note below for sub)
1 teaspoon cumin (2g)
1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg (1g)**do not substitute with pre-ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon turmeric (2g)
1 teaspoon cinnamon (3g)
1 teaspoon garlic powder (2g)
1 teaspoon coriander (2g)
1/2 teaspoon ginger (1g)
1/2 teaspoon Aleppo pepper (or crushed red chili pepper, or cayenne) (1g)

*If your pantry is running low on spices or you just don't have sumac, you can omit it altogether just know you'll be missing out on the tangy flavor in the final spice blend. Make up for the lack of sumac by adding freshly squeezed lemon juice and a little olive oil to any meat you're marinating along with the spice blend. **Pre-ground nutmeg does not have the same delicate flavor as whole, freshly grated nutmeg. If you don't have whole nutmeg, I suggest omitting it altogether or just adding a pinch of pre-ground nutmeg. Pre-ground nutmeg gives real whole nutmeg a bad wrap as it often has an overpowering aggressive taste.

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Instructions

Make the shawarma seasoning. Combine all the spices and stir well. Store in an airtight container for up to 6 months. Enjoy!

Notes

When using the seasoning, feel free to toast the amount called for in the recipe for just a few minutes until fragrant which will bring out the flavors even more.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Category: Spice Blends
Method: Mix & Stir
Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 tablespoon