Chili and Cocoa Spice Mixture
Feb 01, 2025 06:00AM ● By Kris Urquhart
Yield: 1 cup
This can be sprinkled on anything, but it is especially good on steak, chicken, fish or shrimp.
½ cup cacao nibs
2 dried chilis
1 Tbsp cumin seeds
1 Tbsp paprika
1 Tbsp salt
1 Tbsp black pepper
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
Mix everything in batches in a coffee grinder until the mixture is powdered. Store in an airtight container for 30 days.
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