Toasted Spice Rub Michael Chiarello

Elevate your culinary adventures with Michael Chiarello's Toasted Spice Rub, a bold and aromatic blend designed to transform ordinary dishes into extraordinary creations. This recipe combines the earthy warmth of freshly toasted fennel, coriander, cumin, and black peppercorns with the vibrant kick of chili flakes, sweet paprika, and a hint of ground cinnamon. The spice mixture is toasted in a skillet to unlock its full flavor potential, then finely ground for a perfectly balanced rub. Ideal for seasoning meats, roasted vegetables, or even enhancing sauces, this versatile spice blend is a must-have pantry staple. Quick to prepare and lasting up to a month, it's a simple yet sophisticated way to infuse your dishes with smoky, savory depth.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Fennel seeds
• 2 tablespoons Coriander seeds
• 1 tablespoon Cumin seeds
• 1 tablespoon Black peppercorns
• 1 teaspoon Chili flakes
• 2 tablespoons Sweet paprika
• 2 tablespoons Kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon

Directions

Step 1

Heat a dry skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the fennel seeds, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, and black peppercorns to the skillet.

Step 3

Toast the spices for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until they become aromatic and slightly browned. Be careful not to let them burn.

Step 4

Transfer the toasted spices to a spice grinder or a mortar and pestle. Allow them to cool for a couple of minutes.

Step 5

Grind the toasted spices into a fine powder.

Step 6

In a bowl, combine the ground toasted spices with chili flakes, paprika, kosher salt, and ground cinnamon.

Step 7

Mix thoroughly to ensure all the spices are evenly distributed.

Step 8

Store the spice rub in an airtight container for up to 1 month. Use as needed to season meats, vegetables, or any dish requiring a flavorful kick.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(69.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	187.4

Total Fat 8.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3583.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 33.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.2g	0%
Total Sugars 1.9g
Protein 8.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 420.8mg	0%
Iron 14.6mg	0%
Potassium 972.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.2%

Protein: 13.3%

Carbs: 54.5%