Aspetsa (Greek Isles Seasoning)

Submitted by Chocolatl

"From the village of Olympi on the island of Chios. Adapted from The Food of the Greek Islands. Posted for ZWT6. 1/4 cup crushed red pepper flakes and 3 tablespoons paprika may be substituted for the Aleppo pepper."

 

• Ready In: 1min
• Ingredients: 6
• Yields: 1 cups

ingredients

• 7 tablespoons aleppo pepper
• 1⁄4 cup dried oregano
• 2 tablespoons fennel seeds (crushed or ground)
• 2 tablespoons dried orange zest
• 1 tablespoon dried basil
• 1 tablespoon dried mint

directions

1. Combine all ingredients.
2. This will keep up to 6 months in a sealed jar in a cool dark place.

Reviews

[kitty.rock]

Interesting flavor combinations ~ I could not find the Aleppo pepper (yet) so used the red pepper/paprika option. Can't wait to use this on some veggies nad grilled meats. Thanks for posting Chocolatl ~ made for ZWT6 ~ GREECE Region and the Queens of Quisine!

 

[Sharon123]

I scaled the recipe down quite a bit, love all the wonderful flavors! Made for ZWT#6 by a Looney Spoon Phoodie!

 

[Sydney Mike]

We were down the hill the other day (as it out of the desert, & much closer to real civilization!), & I was made my way SLOWLY through my first Middle Eastern market, & now that I know it's there, I'll be back from time to time! Anyway, one of the things I picked up was a small container of aleppo pepper, so making this recipe was wonderful! That pepper, used alone, is great on baked potatoes, & who knows what else! Anyway, this seasoning recipe went together in less time then I've taken writing this review, & I look forward to enjoying it immensely! Thanks for sharing the recipe! {Made & reviewed while in Greece with ZWT6]