Herbal pepper is one of those spices I grew up with. It was always available on our kitchen table back in Poland and I used it on almost anything, even on the top bread with butter.

Not being able to get this spice here in UK I decided to experiment and try to recreate this childhood flavour, below the result…

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tbs dried coriander leaves
• 2 tbs ground coriander
• 1 tbs caraway seeds
• 3 tbs dried marjoram
• 6 pinches Cayenne pepper or other chilli powder
• 2 tbs mustard seeds
• 12 bay leaves

EQUIPMENT

• mortar and pestle

METHOD

1. Combine all ingredients.
2. Pound with mortar and pestle till they are all crushed and mixed well.

Makes enough mix for small spice jar (about 8 – 10 g).

NOTES

In cooking herbal pepper should be added towards the end for the best flavour.

To read more about Herbal Pepper Mix follow this link: Polish herbal pepper mix.

Recipes calling for herbal pepper: Creamy Puy Lentils with Herbal Pepper, Celery, Tomato and Carrot Soup with Herbal Pepper and Dill, Quick Spring Onion Quesadilla, Cream of Roasted Pumpkin & Sweet Potato Soup with Parmesan Crisps, Rice Salad with Tuna, Corn and Parsley, Leftover Pasta Salad with Sweet Corn, Black Olives and Leek and Couscous with Tomato & Zucchini.

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