Xinjiang BBQ Spice Mix
Xinjiang BBQ spice mix made from cumin, sesame, fennel, and chili — perfect for flame-grilled meat, bringing the intense and deep chinese flavors.
Servings 6
Calories 180kcal
Ingredients
- 10 tsp cumin seeds whole seeds, not ground
- 5 tsp toasted sesame seeds
- 2 tsp ground fennel seeds
- 2 tsp medium-heat ground chili or use hot variety for extra kick
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
Spice Mix
- Add the cumin seeds, toasted sesame seeds, and salt to a mortar and pestle. Crush lightly, just enough to release oils and aroma while keeping some texture.
- Mix in the ground fennel and chili powder. Stir until evenly combined.
Meat Skewers
- Cut meat(chicken, beef, or mutton) into 2x2 cm chunks and thread loosely onto skewers. Don’t overcrowd the skewers — meat should cook fast and evenly.
- Generously season with the spice mix and grill over charcoal of gas grill.
- Reapply spice during cooking for maximum flavor.