Homemade Shawarma Spice Recipe
There’s nothing like a homemade Shawarma Spice Mix made up of fresh and warm spices. My Homemade Shawarma Spice Recipe is perfect for your favorite protein! This easy to make, delicious Shawarma blend brings Middle Eastern flavors to your table. It’s great for marinating meats or veggies plus you can add it to your favorite dips.
Why this recipe works
- Fresh Spices For Your Recipes: Just like my other my homemade spice blends such as my Enchilada Spice Blend, Zesty Italian Seasoning and my All Purpose Seasoning , you can always have fresh spice mixtures ready at home. Plus only make what you need!
- Customize To Your Taste Buds: One of the benefits to homemade spices is that you can control what you put in and customize it to your liking.
- Versatile: Use it with your favorite meals such as my Chicken Shawarma Bowl or my Greek Yogurt Chicken or use it a variety of meats like beef or lamb. Just like my Za’atar Spice Mix, it’s delicious with vegetables!
What is Shawarma
Shawarma is a Middle Eastern dish that is usually made with chicken, beef or lamb. The meat is slow roasted on a vertical rotisserie spit and then shaved off. This is a popular street food and can be served on top of warm pita bread or with rice and vegetables.
Ingredients for this Shawarma Seasoning recipe
- Coriander. Coriander, cumin and turmeric all add an earthy flavor to this shawarma spice blend.
- Cumin. This is the main ingredient of shawarma. It pulls together all the other aromatic flavors.
- Sweet Paprika. Smoked paprika works too.
- Cinnamon. Cinnamon add warmth and sweetness to the spice rub. Plus it’s great for our blood sugar.
- Ginger.
- Turmeric.
- Aleppo. Aleppo pepper adds mild heat with a little bit of smokiness. If it’s not available to you, replace it with ancho chili pepper, a mix of cayenne and smoked paprika or use a touch of red pepper flakes. (Red pepper flakes are more spicy though. )
- Cardamom.
Shawarma seasonings have many different variations. Other spices can be used such as nutmeg, garlic powder, cayenne pepper or black pepper.
How to make this Shawarma Spice Recipe
Step One: Gather all of the spices, your measuring spoon and a small bowl.
Step Two: Measure out each spice and place into the bowl. Gently combine with a small spoon or whisk.
Step Three: Store in an airtight container or use right away in your favorite recipes.
Storing Shawarma Seasoning Mix
For best taste and freshness, this shawarma mix can be stored for up to 6 months. Store spices in an airtight container away from any heat. The best way to store a little or big batch is to label and date it. Always store spices in a cool dry place.
Helpful tips
- This recipe is good for one pound of meat.
- Since this is a dry rub, if you’re going to use for beef shawarma or a chicken shawarma recipe, be sure to use olive or avocado oil for best results.
- Try with various spices to make it your own.
- Do not add salt to this spice mixture. Add salt later to the finished dish.
Serving suggestions for this Shawarma Spice Blend recipe
This is a great spice mix for chicken, beef or vegetables. Use this delicious spice blend as a marinade along side olive oil, lemon juice or greek yogurt.
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Making delicious seasoning blends at home is so easy. Once you figure what blend of spices go well together, you can experiment and have fun. This makes your recipes unique and more special. Plus there are a variety of ways to blend flavors together, there’s no right or wrong. Traditional shawarma spice can vary by region. I hope you enjoy this homemade spice mix recipe!
Homemade Shawarma Spice Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon aleppo pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon cardamom
Instructions
- Gather all spices.
- Generously measure out each spice into a small bowl. Whisk gently to combine.
- Add to your favorite meats or if using later, store in an airtight container away from the heat.
Notes
- This recipe is good for one pound of meat.
- Since this is a dry rub, if you’re going to use for beef shawarma or a chicken shawarma recipe, be sure to use olive or avocado oil for best results.
- Try with various spices to make it your own.
- Do not add salt to this spice mixture. Add salt later to the finished dish.
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