Cumin-Flavored Salt

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This easy-to-make cumin-flavored salt is traditionally served with Moroccan roast lamb, but it’s good on just about everything, even fried eggs. It tastes best freshly made, but will keep for about a month in a closed container.

by David Tanis

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MoroccanCondiments

Servings

About 1/4 cup

Total time

10 min

Calories / serving

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Ingredients (4)

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1 teaspoon cumin seedscumin
1/4 cup medium-coarse or flaky sea saltsalt
Pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
Pinch cayenne or hot paprika (optional)cayenne

Instructions (1 steps)

01Toast cumin seeds in a dry skillet over medium-high heat until fragrant and lightly colored, about 1 minute. Grind very coarsely in a mortar or spice mill. Combine in a bowl with salt and stir together. Add red pepper flakes or cayenne, if using.

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