Puerto rican adobo powder

1 cup

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
6 tablespoons Kosher salt
2 tablespoons White pepper
2 tablespoons Cumin seeds
2 tablespoons Garlic powder

Directions

In Puerto Rico, adobo is a seasoned salt that is generously sprinkled on meats and seafood prior to grilling, sauteing, or frying.

Supermarkets sell prepared blends that are loaded with MSG. Here's a homemade version that lends unexpected excitement to any dish.

Combine the salt, peppercorns, and cumin seeds in a dry skillet and cook over medium heat until the spices are lightly toasted and fragrant, about 3 min. Transfer the mixture to a bowl to cool.

Combine the roasted spice mixture and garlic powder in a spice mill and grind to a fine powder.

Store in an airtight container; it will keep for several months.

Note: Pan-roasting the spices isn't traditional, but it greatly enhances the flavor.

The Caribbean Pantry Cookbook

by Steven Raichlen

ISBN 1-885183-10-0

pg 20

Submitted By DIANE LAZARUS On 12-13-95

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