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All you need: You, a jar and 3 half used packets of spice or herbs.
Process: Head to your pantry. Pick 3 random half boxes of spices (2 spices & one box of dried herbs is always a good combination). Pour into the jar, pop the lid on and give it a shake. Use 1 tbsp spice mix to 500 g meat.
Jax Says : Lighten up your pantry and give the following ‘mash up’ combo’s a go, using either 1/2 box for each or equal measures, i.e. 1 tbsp :
MEXICAN : NACHO/BURRITO/TACO:
Cumin, ground
Coriander, ground
Thyme, dried
Black Pepper, ground
Smoked / Regular Paprika
Garlic Powder
Pinch of Cocoa Powder
USE THIS MASH UP IN : My Buffalo Chicken Loaded Kumara Fries
JAMAICAN:
Allspice, ground
Thyme, dried
Lemon / black pepper
Garlic salt
Chilli flakes (if you like it hot 1/2 box)
Cinnamon, ground
Nutmeg, ground
Use as a dry rub, for chicken, pork, fish OR add 2 tbsp to finely chopped spring onions and a couple tbsp sesame oil and use as a marinade for BBQ or grilling fish, meat, veggies.
KOREAN BBQ
Ginger, ground
Sesame Seeds
Chilli flakes, dried (cayenne)
Black pepper, ground
1 tbsp sugar (brown is lovely)
Click HERE for a quick, easy and delicious Korean BBQ Beef recipe.
MOROCCAN:
1/2 box paprika (smoked if you like)
1/2 box ground cumin
1/2 box ground coriander
1/4 box cinnamon
1/4 box nutmeg
1/4 box turmeric
1/4 box mixed herbs
Use as a dry rub for meat / fish. Sprinkle through cous cous and add raisins, chopped nuts. Sprinkle over rice when serving or yogurt for a marinade with a squeeze of lemon juice.
MASALA:
1/2 box garam masala
1/2 box turmeric, ground
1/2 box ground coriander
1/4 box ground cumin
1/4 box chilli flakes (optional)
1/2 box garlic salt
1 tbsp of this mix to 500g meat / fish / seafood as a marinade or use to amp up the flavour when starting a curry with onions + 1 tbsp masala mix to pan + 1 garlic clove, crushed + 1 tsp fresh ginger (grated)
Recipe : Prawn and Spinach Masala
CHICKEN:
1/2 box garlic powder
1/2 box smoked paprika
1/2 box dried thyme
1/2 box lemon pepper
FISH & SEAFOOD (1 tbsp 500g fish or 2 your tastes)
1/2 box lemon pepper
1/2 box tarragon
2 tbsp smoked paprika
1/2 box parsley
PORK
1/2 box turmeric, ground
1/4 box black pepper
1/4 box paprika
1/4 box fennel seeds
1 tsp chilli flakes
Mix 1 tbsp with 1 crushed garlic clove, 2 tbsp olive oil, juice 1/2 lemon (add 100g yogurt if you like) cover fish and marinate for a minimum of 30 minutes. BBQ, fry, roast, grill or steam. Divine
LAMB (1 tbsp spice to 500g meat)
1/2 box coriander, ground
1/2 box cumin, ground
1/4 box rosemary, dried (or mixed herbs)
1/4 box chilli flakes (or as much / little as you like)
1/4 box sumac (*optional if you have it)
Use as a dry rub or mix 1 tbsp spice with 2 chopped anchovies, rub into meat and marinate. Flavour sensation.
BEEF / VENISON (1 tbsp spice to 500g meat)
1/2 box fennel seeds
1/2 box dried thyme (or mixed herbs)
1/4 box allspice, ground
1/4 box pink peppercorns
*1 tbsp coffee, fine ground (*optional – if you’re game)
Use as a dry rub with 1 clove garlic, crushed and a sprinkle of oil. Don’t forget to season
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Chicken, Zucchini and Pesto Soup
