Make your own spice mixes

1. You can easily make the tastiest spice mixes yourself. Think of spice mixtures such as minced meat spices or fish spices, or an Italian, Spanish or oriental spice mix. Homemade spice mixes are healthier than store-bought spice mixes. They are often very salty. So make your own spice mixes and season your meal with them.

Homemade spice mixes cheaper

1. Making your own spice mixes is often cheaper. You probably already have most herbs at home. Or you buy the herbs once and can then use them for a long time. Most herbs can be used in different mixes. For example, you use pepper and ginger in spice mixes for meat and fish, and you also do it in Oriental spice mixes.

2. Making your own spice mixes is often cheaper. You probably already have most herbs at home. Or you buy the herbs once and can then use them for a long time. Most herbs can be used in different mixes. For example, you use pepper and ginger in spice mixes for meat and fish, and you also do it in Eastern spice mixes.

Adjust spice mix to your own taste

1. Another advantage of making your own spice mixes: you can adjust them to your own taste. Do you like spicy food? Then you add some extra chili. Don't like a particular herb? Then you either omit this, or take a different herb instead. For the mixes below, you can add a few teaspoons to your meal according to your own taste.

Minced Spices

1. You need this for minced meat herbs: 1 teaspoon of ground white pepper 1 teaspoon ground coriander (coriander) 1 teaspoon of ginger powder ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg ½ teaspoon of ground cardamom pinch of chili powder

Goulash spices

1. 2 tablespoons paprika powder 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon of onion powder 1 teaspoon of garlic powder 1 tsp ground cumin (djinten) ½ tsp caraway seed (kummel) ½ tsp ground bay leaf 1 tsp ground mustard seeds 1 tsp ground thyme

Chicken Seasoning

1. This is what you need for chicken seasoning: 1 teaspoon ground pepper 1 teaspoon ground coriander (coriander) 1 teaspoon of paprika 1 teaspoon of ginger powder ¼ teaspoon of turmeric (turmeric, turmeric) ½ teaspoon of ground celery seed ½ teaspoon ground cumin (djinten) pinch of chili powder

2. This is what you need for chicken seasoning: 1 teaspoon of ground pepper 1 teaspoon ground coriander (coriander) 1 teaspoon of paprika 1 teaspoon of ginger powder ¼ teaspoon of turmeric (turmeric, turmeric) ½ teaspoon of ground celery seed ½ teaspoon ground cumin (djinten) pinch of chili powder

Pork Chop Seasoning

1. This is what you need for pork chop seasoning: ½ teaspoon ground pepper ½ teaspoon of ground coriander ½ teaspoon of ginger powder ¼ teaspoon of turmeric (turmeric, turmeric) ½ teaspoon of ground mace ½ teaspoon of ground cumin ½ teaspoon of ground cardamom ½ teaspoon of ground caraway seeds ½ teaspoon of ground allspice ¼ teaspoon ground cloves ¼ teaspoon chili powder

2. You need this for pork chop seasoning: ½ teaspoon ground pepper ½ teaspoon of ground coriander ½ teaspoon of ginger powder ¼ teaspoon of turmeric (turmeric, turmeric) ½ teaspoon of ground mace ½ teaspoon of ground cumin ½ teaspoon of ground cardamom ½ teaspoon of ground caraway seeds ½ teaspoon of ground allspice ¼ teaspoon of ground cloves ¼ teaspoon chili powder

Fish herbs

1. This is what you need for fish herbs: 4 teaspoons ground mustard seeds 2 teaspoons of dill 1 teaspoon of thyme ½ teaspoon of ginger powder ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 teaspoon ground white pepper

Italian spice mix

1. This is what you need for Italian herbs: 2 teaspoons of dried basil 1 teaspoon of dried oregano ½ teaspoon of dried thyme Delicious in tomato sauce and pasta dishes.

Spanish spice mix

1. This is what you need for Spanish herbs: 1 teaspoon ground pepper 1 teaspoon of paprika 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika ½ teaspoon of garlic powder or fresh garlic Great for chicken, pork.

2. This is what you need for Spanish herbs: 1 teaspoon of ground pepper 1 teaspoon of paprika 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika ½ teaspoon of garlic powder or fresh garlic Great for chicken, pork.

Oriental spice mix

1. This is what you need for Oriental herbs: 3 teaspoons ground black pepper 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper 2 teaspoons ginger powder 2 teaspoons ground coriander (coriander) 2 teaspoons ground cumin (djinten) 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon pinch of ground cloves Delicious with couscous, lamb, chicken.

Mix for nasi

1. This is what you need for nasi spices: 3 teaspoons ground cilantro 2 teaspoons of ground cumin 1 teaspoon of ginger powder ½ teaspoon of cayenne pepper 2 teaspoons of celery seed 4 teaspoons paprika

2. This is what you need for nasi spices: 3 teaspoons ground cilantro 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon of ginger powder ½ teaspoon of cayenne pepper 2 teaspoons of celery seed 4 teaspoons paprika

Mix for noodles

1. This is what you need for bami spices: 1 teaspoon of ground coriander 2 teaspoons ginger powder ½ teaspoon of cayenne pepper 2 teaspoons paprika powder 4 teaspoons curry powder 1 teaspoon of mustard seeds 1 teaspoon chili flakes

Mix for chili

1. This is what you need for chili spices: 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 tsp cayenne pepper 2 teaspoons chili flakes 4 teaspoons paprika powder 1 teaspoon of cinnamon

Couscous herbs

1. This is what you need for couscous herbs: 4 teaspoons ground cilantro 2 teaspoons of cumin seeds 1 teaspoon of turmeric ½ teaspoon of cayenne pepper 3 teaspoons of cinnamon

Shawarma seasoning

1. This is what you need for shawarma spices: 1 teaspoon of ground black pepper 1 teaspoon ground cumin (djinten) 1 teaspoon ground coriander (coriander) 1 teaspoon of ginger powder 1 teaspoon of ground mustard seeds 1 teaspoon of ground allspice 1 teaspoon of paprika 1 teaspoon of dried celery ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon of turmeric (turmeric, turmeric)

Cajun Spices

1. This is what you need for cajun spices: 2 teaspoons paprika powder 1 teaspoon of oregano 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon of ground black pepper 1 teaspoon of thyme 1 teaspoon of onion powder 2 teaspoons of garlic powder

Mustard

1. You need this for 1 jar of mustard: 150 grams of mustard seeds 100 ml of water 150 ml white wine vinegar 1 tablespoon of sugar ½ teaspoon of turmeric ½ teaspoon of black pepper

1. Wash the pot and any lid and rinse with clean, hot water. Let the jar and lid drain upside down on a clean tea towel. Mix the mustard seeds with the water, vinegar and sugar and let the mixture soak for 12 hours. Puree the mustard mixture with the turmeric and pepper with a hand blender to a smooth mustard. Put the mustard in the clean jar and seal with a lid or plastic wrap. Let the mustard taste in the refrigerator for at least 3 days. Store the mustard in a clean sealed jar in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. If necessary, freeze it in portions. Then the mustard can be kept for 3 months.

Sambal

1. You need this for 1 pot of sambal: 250 grams of peppers 4 shallots 4 clove of garlic 2 tablespoons of oil

1. Wash the pot and any lid and rinse with clean, hot water. Let the jar and lid drain upside down on a clean tea towel. Wash the peppers and remove the stems. Peel the shallots and garlic. Cut the shallots into pieces. Coarsely puree the peppers with the shallots and garlic with a hand blender or in a food processor. Heat the oil in a pan with a thick bottom and fry the mass for 5 minutes. Stir regularly to prevent burning. Spoon the hot mass directly into the cleaned pot and seal. Store the sambal in a clean sealed jar in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. If necessary, freeze it in portions. Then the sambal can be kept for 3 months.

Curry paste

1. This is what you need for curry paste: 2 onions 1 tablespoon of oil 2 tomatoes piece of ginger root about ½ inch ½ teaspoon of coriander seeds 2 cloves of garlic pinch of turmeric (turmeric) ¼ teaspoon of ground cumin seeds 1 teaspoon of garam masala 1 teaspoon paprika

1. Peel and chop the onions. Fry the onions in the oil for about 20 minutes until light brown. Wash the tomatoes and cut them into pieces. Peel and grate the ginger. Fry the ginger and coriander seeds briefly with the onion and squeeze the cloves of garlic on top. Add the turmeric, cumin seeds, garam masala and paprika and fry for 1 minute more. Add the tomatoes and simmer in a few minutes until smooth. Use the curry paste to marinate approx. 200 grams of diced ham steak, chicken fillet, fish fillet or tofu. Bring 100 ml of water with 2 tablespoons of coconut milk to the boil and cook the curry paste with meat, fish or tofu in it. Use the curry paste for meat, tofu or fish.

Tikka masala paste

1. This is what you need for tikka masala paste: ½ teaspoon of cumin seeds ½ teaspoon of coriander seeds 2 cloves of garlic piece of ginger root about ½ inch 1 red pepper ½ bunch of coriander 1 tablespoon of peeled almonds 1 tablespoon of ground coconut ½ teaspoon of cayenne pepper 3 teaspoons smoked paprika 1 teaspoon of garam masala

1. Roast the cumin and coriander seeds in a dry frying pan until fragrant. Let this cool down. Clean the garlic. Peel the piece of ginger. Clean the pepper and remove the seeds and seeds. Wash the cilantro. In a food processor or with a hand blender, grind the almonds with the coconut and the roasted cumin and coriander seeds. Then add the rest of the ingredients and grind it into a paste. Use the curry paste to marinate approx. 200 grams of diced ham steak, chicken fillet, fish fillet or tofu. Fry the meat, fish or tofu in a tablespoon of oil and add approx. 200 ml water. Braise it. Use the pasta for meat, tofu or fish.