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    Home » Thermomix Everyday Basics

    December 27, 2015

    Spice Blends on ThermoFun

    thermomix-spice-blendsLast updated 4th June, 2018

    One of my favourite things to do (ok apart from making a recipe with chocolate!) is to make spice blends.   Since owning my Thermomix I have experimented with so many different spice blends.  They all taste so fresh and have no anti-caking agents.

    Hints and tips about dried herbs and spices:

    Spice Storage Tips

    • Keep away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight.  These elements hasten the loss of flavour and aroma of spices and herbs.  Avoid storing over the stove, dishwasher, sink or near a window.
    • Spices should not be stored in the freezer.  Freezing does not extend the shelf life of regularly used dried spices and herbs. If stored in the freezer, and repeatedly removed for use, condensation will form in the bottles and accelerate loss of flavor and aroma.
    • Always close spice containers tightly after each use.

    How to Optimise Freshness

    • Spices and herbs that are whole maintain their freshness longer than those that are ground.
    • Spices and herbs do not spoil but they do lose their strength. Old and weak seasonings will not deliver the taste they should.
    • Spices and herbs will keep for a long time if they are stored in airtight bottles.  The shelf life of properly stored spices and herbs is approximately 4 years for whole spices, 2-3 years for ground spices and 1-3 years for leafy herbs, depending on the herb.
    • There are three checks to use when verifying freshness - look, smell and taste.  A visual check for colour fading is a good indicator of flavour loss.  Taste and smell your spices and herbs; if a fresh odour or taste is not apparent, they need to be replaced.
    • Do not sprinkle spices and herbs directly from the bottle over steam.  Steam introduced into the bottle will hasten the loss of flavour and aroma.  Steam will also result in caking of contents.
    • Make sure your measuring spoon is completely dry when you dip it into the bottle.  Moisture introduced into the bottle will also result in caking and flavour loss.

    Milling spices in your Thermomix

    • When milling spices, place a piece of baking paper between your TM bowl and lid to keep the spices within the bowl.  Use this paper to then funnel your spices into small containers.

    SPICE BLENDS ON THERMOFUN

    Cajun Spice Mix Recipe
    CajunSpiceMixP

    Chai Spice Blend
    thermomix-Chai-Spice-Blend

    Curry Blend
    CurryBlend

    French Onion Soup Mix
    FrenchOnionMix

    Garam Masala
    GaramMasalaP

    Garlic Pepper Seasoning
    thermomixgarlicpepperseasoning

    Greek Seasoning
    GreekSeasoningBlendP

    Italian Herb Blend
    thermomix-Italian-Herb-Blend

    Lemon Fennel Spice Rub
    thermomix-lemon-Fennel-Spice-Rub

    Middle Eastern Spice Blend
    middle-eastern-spice-blend

    Moroccan Spice
    MoroccanSpiceBlend

    Ranch Spice Blend
    thermofun-dry-ranch-blend

    Taco Seasoning
    TacoSeasoning

    Tandoori Mix
    TandooriSpiceMixP

    TFC Spice Blend
    TFC Spice Mix

    Thai Spice Blend
    thermomix-thai-spice-blend

    I’d love to hear from you in the comments below what is your favourite ThermoFun Spice Blend recipe?

     

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