12 herbs and spices make an look in over 800 recipes on my web site. Nothing fancy. I’m completely predictable and totally boring! However with just a little combine ‘n match, you possibly can have Greek tonight, Mexican tomorrow, Center Japanese the night time after adopted by Indian then Singaporean!
What number of of those are already in your pantry??
Why I’m sharing my important spice record
A couple of weeks in the past I shared just a little impromptu video on Instagram calling for assist as a result of somebody eliminated one spice jar from my fastidiously alphabetically organised wall of spices, I couldn’t determine what it was and it was driving me loopy.
Aside from the reply (share your reply within the feedback under!!) the opposite takeaway was that individuals had been curious what are the spices I take advantage of essentially the most? So right here I’m as we speak with my 12-most-used-spices record which can be utilized in over 800 recipes on this web site!
12 clear winners
Simply earlier than I get to The RecipeTin Spice Listing, I simply wish to observe that I’ve an unusually broad vary of herbs and spices in my pantry. I really feel given what I do, it’s justified – or at the very least, that’s what I inform myself!
However there’s a transparent record of 12 herbs and spices that make an look again and again in my recipes. So whereas I’ve all the time had a view that individuals ought to construct their spice assortment naturally based mostly on recipes they select to make slightly than take an inventory from somebody who hoards snack-size packs of Vegemite Shapes like they’re going to be discontinued (*her coronary heart thuds in concern on the thought*), I assumed you may discover my important Spice Listing useful for those who’re a little bit of a daily person of my recipes.
However simply to reiterate – I believe you’re going to be sorely disillusioned with how pedestrian this record is. Nothing stylish or cool or gourmand right here. 😂
The RecipeTin Spice Listing
Listed below are the 12 herbs and spices that make an look in over 800 recipes on this web site and essentially the most used spices in my cookbook:
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Cumin
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Paprika (plain)
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Coriander (floor)
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Onion powder
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Garlic powder
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Oregano
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Cayenne pepper
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Chilli flakes / pink pepper flakes
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Thyme
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Curry powder
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Garam masala
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Cinnamon
What I take advantage of them for
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Cumin – In nearly each single Mexican and Center Japanese recipe, two of my favorite cuisines, in addition to Indian, African, Southern (American), Tex-Mex and South American dishes. Tacos to fajitas, tagine to Hen Shawarma, meat marinades to salad dressings, and Asian meals like Thai Yellow Curry and Satay Curry, cumin might be my most used spice.
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Paprika – In all probability the 2nd most used spice! I really like the heat it brings to dishes in each flavour and vibrant color. Used liberally in the identical cuisines listed above in cumin in addition to in Western dishes whether or not or not it’s a easy pork or fish rub, or a seasoning for potato wedges. Truly, now that I consider it, paprika might be my #1 most used spice!
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Coriander – For those who see “cumin” listed in a recipe, there’s a excessive probability you’ll see coriander listed alongside it. Additionally used extensively within the cuisines listed above in addition to some iconic recipes on this web site corresponding to selfmade (simple!) Pastrami, coriander undoubtedly sits in my high 5.
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Onion powder – A lesser used spice by Australian cooks however a agency favorite within the States, this brings an earthy oniony flavour to something it’s utilized in, from on a regular basis rubs to nearly all-things Mexican (particularly tacos) to Southern meals ( pork ribs!) and on a regular basis midweek meals just like the Crispy Baked Hen Legs I shared a couple of weeks in the past. For these of you unfamiliar with it, I urge you so as to add it to your assortment. It’s a recreation changer.
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Garlic powder – In my world, you’re arduous pressed to discover a savoury dish that doesn’t have each recent onion and garlic in it. And it’s the identical with the powdered variations – the place you see one, you often see the opposite.
Like onion powder, garlic powder tastes fairly totally different to recent garlic, with a smoother extra earthy flavour. You will notice it in just about all my Mexican recipes in addition to Southern meals like Fried Hen and all issues barbecue flavoured (pork ribs, brisket, beef ribs). Additionally used within the not too long ago shared Ranch flavoured dressing within the Avocado pasta salad that you simply all beloved a lot!
Onion and garlic powder – necessities for sticky BBQ sauce!
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Oregano – Utilized in abundance in Greek and Mexican meals, each of which characteristic closely on this web site! Featured in Greek Salad, Greek Lemon Potatoes, Greek Lamb Shoulder and Greek Chickpea Salad, to call a couple of. In Mexican meals, you’ll see oregano utilized in spice mixes for a spread of dishes together with the favored Pork Carnitas in addition to Hen Tacos and Beef Enchiladas.
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Cayenne pepper – Originating from Central American, its no surprises that it’s used to carry spiciness to Mexican dishes! It additionally most likely essentially the most generally used spice in Western cooking so as to add spiciness.
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Chilli flakes / pink pepper flakes – Ah, I really like pink pepper flakes! I really like the little pops of warmth it brings to dishes and how one can see the pink bits. A favorite in Italian dishes, you’ll see me use a pinch of it in lots of pasta dishes from Pasta alla Norma (Eggplant pasta) to all people’s favorite pantry pasta, Puttanesca. I additionally used it to carry pops of warmth to Asian dishes like Asian Chilli Garlic Prawns, Chilli Hen, and Scorching and Bitter Soup, to call a couple of. It’s a daily round right here!
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Thyme – My second most used dried herb after oregano. It’s a daily in cosy meals corresponding to Cottage Pie, Hen Pot Pie and Corn Chowder, in addition to midweek favourites corresponding to Sausage Bake and Oven Baked Hen Rice. It’s sprinkled on Mushroom Stuffed Hen Breasts, used to season selfmade sausage patties, and flavours the broth of my hearty Beef and Vegetable Soup.
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Curry powder – So right here’s the factor about Western curry powder: you gained’t see it in any of my genuine Indian recipes! Western curry powders (like Clives of India) lack the authenticity of true Indian cooking so I choose as a substitute to make Indian curries from scratch, for the perfect outcomes.
So curry powder is usually utilized in Western dishes however the important thing tip right here is that whereas it’s an incredible base, it wants assist from different spices to make the dish actually tasty! I can safely say there is no such thing as a recipe on this web site that solely makes use of curry powder for flavour. Use your curry powder for issues like old fashioned Hen Curry, Curried Sausages and curried rice. Additionally a secret ingredient in Singapore Noodles, the background flavour for different South East Asian favourites like Ayam Goreng and Thai Coconut Noodle Soup. And, unexpectedly , French meals! Cafe de Paris, a basic flavoured butter for steak!
Right here’s a number of recipes utilizing curry powder – see all of them right here.
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Garam masala – Now that is the actual deal! This is sort of a higher model of generic Western curry powder. It’s extra pungent and has extra advanced flavours, and options in a number of the extra “severe” genuine Indian recipes on my web site corresponding to Rogan Josh and Samosas in addition to all people’s favorite Butter Hen, Tikka Masala and Coconut Curry.
Listed below are a some recipes utilizing garam masala, and click on right here to see extra!
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Cinnamon powder – Don’t simply assume baking! Sure, I do love to make use of it in candy treats, from Apple Crumble to Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, French Toast to Christmas Cake. But it surely’s additionally a magic secret ingredient in Center Japanese favourites corresponding to Lamb Koftas, Hen Shawarma, Tagine (vegetable and hen), in addition to Jamaican Jerk Hen. The odor when these are cooking is insane!
Right here’s a number of recipes utilizing cinnamon powder, or have a browse for extra right here and be amazed at what number of savoury dishes are on the record!
Armed – and harmful!
And there you’ve it. My 12 most-used spices.
You are actually armed and able to make over 800 recipes on this web site that characteristic the above spices! You may be amazed what a distinction having a well-stocked spice cabinet makes to the convenience of alternative in relation to cooking with what you’ve.
And don’t neglect – drop in your guess for the Thriller of the Lacking Spice! Are you able to resist the temptation to learn different peoples’ solutions earlier than you share your individual? NO WAY might I resist. It’s like being the solutions to an examination sitting there proper in entrance of you. For those who possess the willpower to not look, you’re a higher particular person than me. 😂 – Nagi x
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