Astros Cajun Spice Mix
Ingredients
- 3 cups Sea salt
- 5 tablespoons Cayenne Pepper
- 3 tablespoons Black pepper
- 3 tablespoons Chilli powder
- 1 tablespoon Paprika (we like to use a sweet Hungarian paprika)
- 3 tablespoons Onion powder/granules
- 3 tablespoons Garlic powder/granules
- 1 tablespoon Thyme. dried
- 1 tablespoon Basil. dried
- 1 tablespoon Ground Bay leaf
- 1 tablespoon cumin seeds. lightly crushed
- 1 tablespoon Oregano. I like to use the Greek or Italian dried oregano
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Description
We love Cajun food and try to make it as authentic as we can.
A Cajun seasoning mix is used in many Cajun recipes. It is basically salt with a variety of spices.
Method
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Add all the seasoning, except salt, in a blender.
Cover and blend to a fine consistency.
Don't breathe the dust, unless like Molly you want to enter into a sneezing frenzy!
Mix the blended spices with the salt until you achieve a uniform colour.
Use as you would salt. Place the spice mix in a glass jar and seal tightly. Store in a cool, dark place up to 3 months.
Chef's Tips
There are many commercial seasoning mixes on the market some of our favourites are from the kitchens of Paul Prudhomme but they can be difficult to find in the UK. Another excellent seasoning mix is Zatarain's Seasoning again difficult to obtain here in the UK.
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