This delicious Lebanese 7 spice recipe is an easy-to-make staple seasoning blend used in classic Lebanese and middle eastern cooking.
Servings: 0.5cup
Prep Time: 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time: 7 minutesminutes
Ingredients
2tablespoonsall spice berries
1tablespoonblack pepper corns
1broken up cinnamon stick
1tablespoonwhole cloves
2tablespoonswhole coriander seeds
2tablespoonscumin seeds
2tablespoonscracked whole nutmeg
Instructions
Add the spices to a large frying pan and cook over low heat for 5-7 minutes constantly stirring until it becomes very aromatic.
Transfer the spices to a spice grinder and grind until it becomes like a grainy powder, like most ground spices you see in the grocery store.
Cover and store until ready to use it.
Notes
Make-Ahead: You can make this up to several days or weeks before you're ready to use it.How to Store: Put in an airtight container and store in a cool dark place for up to 1 year.You can absolutely use all ground spices and simply mix them together in a bowl until they are combined.The spices should not brown up in any way when heating over low heat before grinding.Feel free to use a mortar and pestle if you do not have a spice grinder.