Make Your Own Cajun Spice Mix
Authentic Cajun spice is a combination of herbs. This mixture works best if dried herbs are combined and ground up together, although fresh herbs can be chopped, added to olive or herbed oil and rubbed into the meat.
- 2 1/2 tsp thyme (12 ml)
- 2 tsp oregano (10 ml)
- 1 1/2 tsp cayenne (7 ml)
- 5 tbsp paprika (75 ml)
- 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder (7 ml)
- 1 tsp kosher salt (5 ml)
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin (7 ml)
- 1/4 tsp ground coriander seed (1 ml)
Mix thoroughly and rub into meat or sprinkle over vegetables. This can be mixed up ahead of time and added as a spice to pasta sauces or used in a marinade. It makes a great flavour zapper for tomato sauce.