Hwayej (Hawaij) Spice Mix
An all purpose very balanced spice mix to give more flavor to your dishes. An outstanding spice mixture that is very aromatic and can be incorporated in any dish. Here is how to make Hawayej spice blend.
Servings: 14 Tablespoons
Calories: 23kcal
Ingredients
- ¼ cup black peppercorn 30g
- ¼ cup whole cumin seeds 25g
- ¼ cup whole coriander seeds 15g
- 2 ½ Tablespoon ground turmeric 22g
- Small stick cinnamon 2g
- 1 teaspoon whole cloves 2g
- 1 teaspoon cardamom 4g
Instructions
- On a skillet over medium low heat add all the spices except for the turmeric.
- Roast the spices for 3-5 minutes until fragrant.
- Put the roasted spices on a plate and let them cool down.
- Finely grind the spices in your coffee grinder.
- Sift the ground spices and discard big chunks then mix in the turmeric.
- Put the spice mix in a jar with a tight lid and store in a cool dry place.
Notes
- Some people like adding one or all of the following: curry powder, paprika and chicken bouillon powder to the mixture as well.
- There is another version of Hawayej for desserts and coffee made from cinnamon, cloves, cardamom and saffron. Sometime ginger and anise or fennel is used as well.
- How to use:
- Hawayej is an all purpose spice mix that can be used with chicken, meat, seafood, vegetables and more.
- Sprinkle it over soups and stews or rice dishes to pump up the flavor.
- Storage:
- Store in a container with a tight fitted lid in a dark dry place and away from heat. It can last up to 5-6 months if properly stored. If in doubt, take a small pinch of Hawaii spice and rub between your fingers then sniff, if there is no smell then it lost its magic and you should toss it away.
Nutrition
Calories: 23kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 113mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 46IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 2mg