TACO SEASONING SPICE MIX

Homemade spice seasoning is a basic necessity in any kitchen.You need to have your to go to spice blend that will last you months stored properly in an airtight container. There are so many spice blends that you can make at home. They include; Apple pie spice, usually cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice. Chili powder, a mixture of powdered red chili peppers and other spices and herbs, such as cumin, oregano, and garlic, used in Mexican and Tex-Mex cooking. Chinese five-spice powder, a blend of cassia (Chinese cinnamon), star anise, cloves, and two other spices. Herbes de Provence, a Provençal blend of thyme, marjoram, rosemary, basil, bay leaf, and sometimes lavender. Mitmita, a blend of African birdseye chili peppers, cardamom, cloves and salt. Mixed spice or pudding spice, a British blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and other spices.  Pumpkin pie spice, a North American blend of cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, and allspice. Quatre épices, a French blend of ground pepper, cloves, nutmeg and ginger. Shichimi, a mix of ground red chili pepper, Japanese pepper, roasted orange peel, black and white sesame seed, hemp seed, ground ginger and nori. Tikka masala an Indian spice blend of coriander, cumin, garlic, paprika, cardamon, pepper, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, ginger, mint and chili.

INGREDIENTS

1/4 Cup Chili Powder
2 Tablespoon Cumin
2 Teaspoon Salt
1 Tablespoon Paprika
2 Teaspoon Coriander
1 Teaspoon Cayenne
1 Tablespoon Cornstarch

METHOD

Add chili powder to bowl

Add cumin

Add paprika

Add coriander

Add cayenne

Add salt

Add cornstarch

A perfect blend of aromatic spices

Colorful and delicious

Whisk the mixture in a bowl

Until well combined

Pour the taco seasoning spice mix in an airtight container and store for later use

The taco spice seasoning can be stored for several months in airtight container until needed

TACO SEASONING SPICE MIX

Recipe by Mulunga Alukwe

Prep time: 05 Minutes
Cook time: 00 Minutes
Total time: 05 Minutes
Yield: 1/2 Jar
Ingredients

• 1 Cup Chili Powder
• 2 Tablespoons Cumin
• 2 Teaspoons Salt
• 1 Tablespoon Paprika
• 2 Teaspoon Coriander
• 1 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
• 1 Tablespoon Cornstarch

Cooking Directions

1. Add Chili Powder, Cumin, Salt, Paprika, Coriander, Cayenne and Cornstarch in a bowl
2. Whisk the ingredients until completely combined
3. Pour in mason jar with tight fitting lid and store for several months if not using immediately