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Shoarma Spice Mix
Photo: Mike Kenneally

Shoarma Spice Mix

12 ingredients 5 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

48
Calories
2g
Protein
1g
Fat
10g
Carbs

Counts 8 of 9 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Turmeric 1 tsp ground (3g) 9
Cumin 1 tsp ground (2.1g) 8
Cloves 1 tsp ground (2g) 7
Cayenne 1 tsp (1.8g) 6
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Cinnamon 1 tsp ground (2.6g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Ginger 1 tsp grated fresh (2g) 2
Coriander not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon ground coriander
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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Directions

1

If you have whole spices and the time, dry roast the cumin and coriander seeds in a frying pan for several minutes, let them cool and grind as fine as possible Mix everything together and put in a small jar Shoarma idea for 4: approx 1lb pork, lamb or chicken, cut meat in strips, add 1 tablespoon oil and lemon juice, 1 or 2 teaspoons of the spicemix, add salt to taste, mix and leave for a few hours or overnight.

2

If you like add some chopped onion, crushed garlic, chopped chili pepper and a chopped sweet pepper to the meat mix.

3

Fry or grill this until done.

4

Serve in a wrap or pita bread with a mayonnaise sauce,Tzatziki or try my Yoghurt Chutney recipe#38562 and add some finely chopped cucumber to it.

5

Use for barbecues, marinades and so on.

Recipe sourced from fandom

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