A subtle blend of spices used to flavor shawarma, a traditional Middle Eastern meat preparation, this finely textured powder is warm and bright, but not spicy. We always trust Villa Jerada when it comes to well-balanced spice blends, but this mix is extra special since it’s developed from a Syrian family recipe. Earthy-sweet paprika work with onion and cumin to form a grounding savory foundation, punctuated by the bright, almost floral nuttiness of nutmeg. More warmth and depth come through from cozy cinnamon, ginger, cloves and allspice. Cardamom adds a floral sweetness, while black and white pepper yield an earthy kick. ​ [/description-break] Ingredients [/title] Ingredients: Paprika, onion powder, nutmeg, cumin, bay leaf, cardamom, garlic powder, ginger, coriander, cayenne, cinnamon, all spice, cloves, turmeric, sumac, black and white pepper[/accordion] Specifications [/title]​Net Weight: 1.76 ouncesPlace of Origin: USA[/accordions-break]A Levantine technique of marinating and cooking grilled meats, shawarma—which means to turn—is a popular and delicious meat preparation used throughout the Middle East.[/banner_heading]This shawarma spice rub is based on a Syrian family recipe and hand-blended in small batches to enhance the rich aromas of the spices. [/banner-text-break]Grilled meat is an obvious perfect pairing for this spice blend, or broiled skewers— a bit of a roasty caramelized char works well with these flavors. It’s lovely as a seasoning for roasted or sauteed veggies—cauliflower, potatoes or other tubers, onions, summer squash and the like. Or, add to dressings for bean salads or make a spiced dip from yogurt—adding in fresh herbs like mint, cilantro, parsley and dill. We love adding 1 1/2 tablespoons for the dry spice in our Kidney Bean Salad with Spiced Vinaigrette and Herbs, 1 tablespoon to our Beef and White Bean Stew with Tomatoes and Dill or incorporate into our Israeli Hummus. [/how-to-use-break]