Shawarma seasoning
Shawarma is a classic Arabic dish made from meat: lamb, chicken, turkey, beef or mixed meats. After seasoning, the meat is placed vertically on a spit and then slowly roasted. Often, the roasted meat is cut into thin slices and served with tabbouleh, bread, vegetables and various sauces. Cinnamon, paprika, cloves, cumin, turmeric and cayenne pepper are popular spices used for seasoning the meat. This homemade shawarma seasoning, for which I have a recipe for you below, has a distinctive and aromatic taste and is super quick to prepare. If you have never tried it, you are in for a real treat. This seasoning can be used with all your favourite meats and vegetables, including chicken. I encourage you to check the following recipe for shawarma seasoning, and I hope you will make it as often as possible.
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Ingredients for Shawarma seasoning.
- 3/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground cardamon
- 1 teaspoon of ground coriander
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoon of ground turmeric
- 3/4 teaspoon of ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon of sweet paprika powder
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoon of ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
- 3/4 teaspoon of granulated garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground cloves
- 3/4 teaspoon of ground pepper
How to make homemade seasoning.
Pour all the spices into a bowl and mix thoroughly. Store the spices in a tightly closed jar or container.
Good to know when making Shawarma seasoning.
Stored in an airtight container in a cool, dark place, the spice mixture will stay fresh for up to 6 months. However, over time, it may lose its flavour and intensity. If you notice that it is not intense enough, it only means it is time to prepare a new batch.
Do you like homemade spices? If so, try our recipe for Creole Seasoning.
