Kaak Spice
Kaak spice is an anise-forward Middle Eastern (Lebanese) spice blend made with warming spices and seeds, used to flavor traditional kaak cookies and other anise-based baked goods.
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 23kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Anise seeds ground
- 1 teaspoon Mahlab ground
- 2 teaspoons Cinnamon ground
- ½ teaspoon Cloves ground
- ½ teaspoon Nutmeg ground
- 2 teaspoons Fennel seeds ground
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds lightly ground
- ½ teaspoon Nigella seeds lightly ground
Instructions
- Using a spice grinder, grind each whole spice separately, then measure the required amounts. If using pre-ground spices, measure directly.2 tablespoons Anise seeds, 1 teaspoon Mahlab, 2 teaspoons Cinnamon, ½ teaspoon Cloves, ½ teaspoon Nutmeg, 2 teaspoons Fennel seeds, 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds, ½ teaspoon Nigella seeds
- Add all spices and seeds to a bowl and whisk until evenly combined. Transfer to an airtight jar and store in a cool, dark place. The blend will stay fragrant for several months.
Notes
Total yield is approximately 5.5 tablespoons.
Kaak spice is always heavy on anise, you can adjust all other spices to suit your liking.
Nutrition
Serving: 1tablespoons | Calories: 23kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 61mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 11IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg