Sesame Orange Spice Blend

By mariannefeldman

http://www.cooksillustrated.com/recipes/8202-sesame-orange-spice-blend

Ingredients

• 3/4 teaspoon grated orange zest
• 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
• 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Preparation

Step 1

SESAME-ORANGE SPICE BLEND
From Cook's Illustrated | January/February 2015

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WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS:
To enhance the yakisoba’s flavors, we top it with a simple homemade spice blend inspired by shichimi togarashi, the Japanese seven-spice mix. Instead of dried orange peel, we strip zest from the fruit and briefly microwave it to dry it out. Cayenne pepper and black pepper provide a spicy kick and sesame seeds, paprika, garlic powder, and ground ginger round out the mix.

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MAKES 1/4 CUP

In addition to garnishing our stir-fry, this blend makes a great seasoning for eggs, rice, and fish. Store it in an airtight container for up to one week.

INGREDIENTS


INSTRUCTIONS
Place orange zest in small bowl and microwave, stirring every 20 seconds, until zest is dry and no longer clumping together, 1 minute 30 seconds to 2 minutes 30 seconds. Stir in sesame seeds, paprika, pepper, garlic powder, ginger, and cayenne.