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Mitmita (spicy spice blend)

A dry, very hot blend of chili, cardamom, cloves and ginger. Sprinkled over raw meat or dishes for a frank, fragrant heat.

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Ingredients

Nutrition facts

3 kcal per serving

Protein
0.1 g
Carbohydrates
0.5 g
of which sugars
0.3 g
Fat
0 g
of which saturated fat
0 g
Fiber
0.1 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Dry-toast the cloves and cardamom seeds in a pan for 1 minute.
  2. Let cool, then grind to a fine powder in a mortar.
  3. Mix the powder with the chili, salt and ginger.
  4. Store in an airtight jar away from light for up to 3 months.

Variations and tips

Mild mitmita. Halve the chili and add 1 teaspoon of sweet paprika for color.

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