This recipe creates a fragrant and flavorful spice blend perfect for enhancing stews. With a mix of aromatic spices like nutmeg, dried ginger, garlic, turmeric, and more, this spice blend is sure to elevate your cooking. The process involves grinding and blending the ingredients into a smooth powder for a thoroughly mixed and high-scented result.

High Scented Stew Spice(Nigerian inspired) recipe

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Prep Time
20min
Cook Time
0min
Total Time
20min

Ingredients

50 Servings
(1 serving = 1 tsp of spice blend)
  • big seed Nutmeg
    big seed Nutmeg
    20
  • Dried ginger
    Dried ginger
    1kg
  • Dried garlic
    Dried garlic
    400g
  • Turmeric
    Turmeric
    250g
  • milk cups Control onions
    milk cups Control onions
    2
  • Rosemary
    Rosemary
    2cups
  • Thyme
    Thyme
    2cups
  • Jansa
    Jansa
    1cup
  • Cinnamon
    Cinnamon
    1/2cup
  • White onions (Fresh then dehydrate it)
    White onions (Fresh then dehydrate it)
    200g
  • Cloves
    Cloves
    50g
  • Cumin seeds
    Cumin seeds
    100g
  • packet Savory leaves
    packet Savory leaves
    1

How to make High Scented Stew Spice(Nigerian inspired)

  1. Step 1

    Grind all the ingredients into a smooth powder.

  2. Step 2

    Blend the powder thoroughly to ensure even mixing.

  3. Step 3

    Sieve the mixture to remove any coarse particles.

  4. Step 4

    Blend again until the spice blend is completely smooth and mixed.

  5. Step 5

    Store in a dry air tight container or small bucket with tight cover

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

58.5kcal (2.93%)

Protein

1.8g (3.66%)

Carbs

12.6g (4.58%)

Sugars

1.1g (2.22%)

Healthy Fat

0.6g

Unhealthy Fat

0.3g

% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet

Tips & Tricks

  1. Ensure all ingredients are properly dried before grinding to avoid clumping.

  2. Store the spice blend in an airtight container to preserve its aroma and flavor.

  3. Use fresh white onions and dehydrate them for the best flavor.

FAQS

  1. How should I store the spice blend?

    Store the spice blend in an airtight container in a cool, dry place to maintain its aroma and flavor.

  2. Can I use fresh ingredients instead of dried ones?

    It is recommended to use dried ingredients for this recipe to ensure the spice blend remains powdery and doesn't clump.

  3. What is the purpose of sieving the mixture?

    Sieving helps remove any coarse particles, ensuring the spice blend is smooth and evenly mixed.

  4. How much of this spice blend should I use in a stew?

    Start with 1 tsp of the spice blend per serving of stew and adjust according to your taste preference.

  5. Can I substitute any of the spices in this recipe?

    You can experiment with substitutions, but the unique aroma and flavor of this blend come from the specific combination of spices listed.

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