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North African Mint Tea Spice Rub
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North African Mint Tea Spice Rub

This North African inspired spice rub uses Gunpowder green tea, dried mint and a variety of spices to create fragrant dishes that will transport you to a Bedouin camp on a starry night.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Main Dish, Side Dish
Cuisine: Barbecue
Keyword: Mint, North African, Spice Rub, Tea
Yield: 6
Author: Diana Jendoubi
Cost: $20

Equipment

  • 1 Food Processor or Spice Grinder

Materials

  • 1 tbs Gunpowder Green Tea
  • 1 tbs Dried Mint Leaves
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 2 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 1 tsp Sweet Paprika
  • 1.5 tsp Ground Coriander
  • 1 tsp Ground Ginger
  • 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper
  • 1.5 tsp Black Pepper
  • .5 tsp Ground Turmeric
  • 2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 2 tsp Garlic Clove Minced

Instructions

  • Add all of the ingredients to a food processor or spice grinder and blend until well combined
  • Store in an air-tight container or jar

Notes

This spice mix goes great with most meats and seafood, but it's especially good when paired with lamb. Add a tablespoon of cane sugar if you wish to create a carmelized sear on your meat dishes. Be aware that the sugar will burn at high temperatures.