Middle Eastern Kebab Seasoning

Season meats, soups, and vegetables. Try in place of traditional curry powder. For marinade, mix in 2 T with 1 T red wine vinegar and 1 T olive oil. See website for full pinchitos (Spanish kabobs) recipe.

Brought to Europe in 711 a.d. by North African Arabs, pinchitos are now commonly served as tapas in Spain. Pinchito is Spanish for kebab or shish kebab.

To marinate one pound of cubed pork or lamb kebabs, mix in 2 tbsp. spice with 1 tbsp. each of red wine vinegar and olive oil. Combine thoroughly in a sealable container and refrigerate for 1-4 hrs.

We handcraft our intensely flavored version of this “curry"-like spice mixture for kebabs by mixing together sea salt, cumin, Spanish sweet paprika, oregano, coriander, garlic, caraway, turmeric, ginger, fenugreek, anise, cayenne, cinnamon, black pepper, bay leaves, yellow mustard, mace, cardamom and Spanish saffron.

What are pinchitos?

Pinchitos are Moorish kebabs from Spanish cuisine, and are very popular tapas in Southern Spain. These Spanish kebabs are typically made of pork or lamb.

What is the difference between tapas and pinchos?

Pinchos are typically a bit smaller than tapas, as most pinchos are smaller portions of eats, and often served on a small piece of bread or skewers/toothpicks. Tapas, however, are usually smaller portions of a main dish that are served on a plate, and are a bit larger than pinchos.