Baharat
4 servings
15 minutes
Baharat is a fragrant spice blend from the Middle East that has gained popularity in European cuisine over time. Its rich, warm flavor with a hint of spiciness and sweet aftertaste makes dishes deeper and more complex. Key ingredients like black and allspice pepper, paprika, nutmeg, and cinnamon create a harmony of flavors that enriches meat, vegetables, and sauces. Traditionally, spices are ground by hand to fully release their aroma. Baharat is often used for marinades, frying, and stewing, adding Eastern warmth and spicy sophistication to food.
1
Prepare all the ingredients.
- Ground black pepper: 4 teaspoons
- Paprika: 6 teaspoons
- Cayenne pepper: 2 teaspoons
- Allspice: 1 teaspoon
- Cilantro: 1 teaspoon
- Ground cumin: 0.5 teaspoon
- Cardamom: 0.5 teaspoon
- Ground cinnamon: 0.5 teaspoon
- Nutmeg: 0.5 teaspoon
- Ground cloves: 0.5 teaspoon
2
Grind all the ingredients. (Ideally, grinding all the spices yourself will release more aroma, but the process of grinding in a mortar is quite labor-intensive and lengthy; however, your efforts will be rewarded with a wonderful spice aroma.)
- Ground black pepper: 4 teaspoons
- Paprika: 6 teaspoons
- Cayenne pepper: 2 teaspoons
- Allspice: 1 teaspoon
- Cilantro: 1 teaspoon
- Ground cumin: 0.5 teaspoon
- Cardamom: 0.5 teaspoon
- Ground cinnamon: 0.5 teaspoon
- Nutmeg: 0.5 teaspoon
- Ground cloves: 0.5 teaspoon
3
Ready to serve!
