Cajun Spice

By Hklbrries

This has a much more exuberant flavor than the premixed spices from the grocery. It is best when the ingredients are fresh.

Ingredients

• 4 tbsp paprika
• 2 tbsp onion powder or flakes
• 2 tbsp garlic powder or flakes
• 1 tbsp gumbo file
• 1 tbsp ground cumin (or whole seeds, toasted and ground)
• 1 tbsp ground coriander (or whole seeds, toasted and ground)
• 1/2 tbsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tbsp ground fenugreek (or whole seeds, toasted and ground)
• 1/2 tbsp ground fennel (or whole seeds, toasted and ground)
• 1/2 tbsp salt
• 3/4 tsp cayenne
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

In the large bowl of a food processor, combine all the ingredients and pulse for 30 seconds or until finely ground. Store in an airtight container in a cool place. Use within 3 months.

Nutrition Information:
Per (1 tbsp) serving
21 calories
.6 g fat
0 mg cholesterol
296 mg sodium