I fell in love with this mix when I first saw Elaine’s post. Rose petals and lots of spicy seasonings truly appealed to my taste buds. For Elaine’s original recipe go here. As a matter of fact I picked it to be a feature and it was that week! Many have already seen Elaine’s Rose Harrisa Spice Mix post and if not please go visit her wonderful blog full of unusual but delicious vegetarian recipes. Her photos are much better too!
I made mine a little spicier, which Elaine did suggest, using red chili flakes versus red bell pepper and garlic powder instead of garlic cloves even though the picture below shows garlic cloves. I love the fact that this spice mix is salt free – who needs salt when you have all of these spicy ingredients.
I said “goodbye” to McCormick extra spicy seasoning with this wonderful mix of Elaine’s that just smells so good every time I open the jar, let alone how good it tastes.
The spice mix can be used in a number of different dishes. The first recipe I made with the spice mix is roasted potatoes. Cut up some red potatoes, toss in a little olive oil and Elaine’s spicy mix. Roast at 400°F for about an hour. No more McCormick extra spicy seasoning mix! I look forward to trying it in all kinds of recipes. I used these potatoes as sides for grilled lobster tails and grilled pork tenderloin.
Elaine's Rose Harissa Spice Mix
- 2 tsp. each of caraway, coriander and cumin seeds
- 2 whole star anise
- couple dashes of garlic powder instead of 2 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced
- 1-1/2 tsp. paprika
- 2 tbsp. dried red chili flakes (to taste) instead of 2 heaping tbsp. red bell pepper
- 2 heaping tbsp. dried tomato flakes
- 1 tbsp. Aleppo chili flakes
- 2 tsp. lemon peel powder
- 2 tbsp. food grade dried rose petals
Toast the caraway, coriander and cumin seeds, whole star anise, garlic and paprika over a low heat until the spices become fragrant. This should only take a couple of minutes; allow to cool.
Combine all of the ingredients in a spice grinder and blend completely.
Recipe by cooking with aunt juju http://cookingwithauntjuju.com/2016/04/26/elaines-rose-harissa-spice/
Elaine is so talented in the kitchen and is always willing to lend a hand with any questions. I just love her spice combinations, and I would say you’ve mastered using them!
Thank you so much Julie xx
Elaine’s rose harrisa mix is definitely a good one. Now, I have plenty of ingredients to make it over and over…
I love Elaine and her blog!
Thank you Lynn xx
So wonderful! have to try this Elaine!
I hope you like it xx
Thanks so much
Me too Lynn!
Gorgeous spice mix. Love Elaine she is genius.
Thank you, you are so kind xx
For sure Suzanne – It really is a fragrant and spicy mix.
Elaine makes some incredible things, for sure. Thanks for sharing this neat spice mix!
Give it a try Kathryn – it’s so much better than anything you can buy at the store.
Such a flavorful and aromatic spice mix – those ingredients look too good. Elaine does come up with all sorts of interesting concoctions – she has no fear of trying anything, I like that. Thank you so much for selecting my fish tagine for a feature Judi. That’s so kind of you 🙂
Thank you 😘😘
Thanks Loretta – it will be good on so many different things and then of course it is salt-free, so an added bonus. You’re welcome – your tagine deserved to be featured. Because of you I finally bought my own tagine – just need to use it more and post some recipes of my own.
oh and p.s. where do you get your rose petals from? Please don’t tell me Amazon 🙂
No, I didn’t but you have to be sure they are food-grade. A health food store and of course Amazon, or better yet grow your own 🙂
Thank you so much for making my spice mix, I’m so glad you like it 😀😀😀😀 it’s so amazing to see your recipes being made across the globe! xxxxx
You’re welcome Elaine. I have been wanting to make this since you first posted it. Now, your spice mix will be in my pantry forever 🙂
That’s so cool, a bit of me in your kitchen 😀😀😀☺️ x
I really have to try this now for sure seeing Judi try! Looks amazing!
You will really like it Lynn. You just have to collect all the different spices and use food-grade rose petals.
sounds so lovely!
I don’t know how I missed Elaine’s post, but I’m so glad you shared it Judi! Now I have 2 versions to choose from when concocting my own spice blend. Looks like the perfect seasoning for summertime grilling. 🙂
Thanks Nancy – it will be good on all kinds of things; meat and veggies. Might be a little strong for fish though.
Genius! Now I have a wonderful way to use the dried roses I just purchased. I bet this was wonderful on potatoes.
Thanks Liz – I love my potatoes and I do like them spicy. It will be good on all kinds of veggies where you want a little “kick”.
It sounds so lovely and I would put a little on all kinds of things! Thanks for bringing this by Fiesta Friday!
Mollie
Thanks Mollie – that’s what I plan to do with it.
I love making big batches of spices. It’s so much more convenient than making it each time you need it. Thanks again for sharing at FF.
This is a good blend that I will always have in my pantry. Happy FF!
Oh I remember this! I’ve been meaning to make some but keep forgetting. Thanks for reminding me. I love so many of Elaine’s recipes. I love it when she roasts vegetables and then drizzle tahini sauce on it. It always makes me drool 😀 Some day I’ll be able to cook veggies the way she does 🙂
Elaine posted this last year and I’ve had all of the ingredients, just needed to make it. I’m sure glad I did as it is an excellent spice mix. Elaine has a skill for making things like this – I’m so glad she shared it 🙂
Elaine is just brilliant with her spices. I’m impressed that you are now into spices too. I know some, but sure do need to learn a lot more. 🙂
She really is Fae – I just made her chai mix and added it to some oatmeal. I will try it for breakfast this morning 🙂
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Thanks so much – Elaine has quite a talent of putting just the right spices together. Her chai mix is wonderful too 🙂
Thank you so much for the recipe.
You’re quite welcome! I’m about to make another batch as I love to use it on all kinds of good things.
I can very well make out from the ingredients how good it is.
So this is from Foodbod Elaine?!! I don’t know how I missed it. I remember the times when she wasn’t yet into sourdough. A platter of herbs, spices, garlic, and flowers makes my heart sing!
Yes, it is – she now has her own cooking school and recently published a cookbook on sourdough. She’s an excellent cook, chef, baker who thinks “healthy”. I miss her regular posts and hope to dig into her new cookbook – just have not been making any bread for awhile. Do try her mix!
Yes, I’m aware of it, but have no interest in the scientific intensity of working with sourdough. But I really admire her passion!
One of her best blogging buds from England gifted me some sourdough starter from her personal starter. She later passed away from cancer and sourdough has always held a special place for me. I use it to keep it alive…
I remember her.