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Mexican Spice Powder

Authentic and Spicy - delicious in Mexican dishes, dry rubs and marinades.

Cuisine Mexican
Keyword Spice mix
Prep Time 5 minutes
Author Susan

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons ancho grande chilli powder - sub with chilli powder or cayenne powder

  • 2 tablespoons chipotle powder – sub with hot smoked paprika powder

  • 2 tablespoons cumin powder

  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder

  • 1 tablespoon onion powder

  • 1½ teaspoons dried oregano

Instructions

  1. Put all your ingredients in a jar or bowl and mix well.

  2. Store, sealed in an airtight container (such as a jam jar and lid) in a cool, dark place for up to 6 months.

Recipe Notes

Equipment:

  • Measuring spoons
  • Jar or bowl for mixing
  • Sealed container, e.g. jam jar and lid

Mexican Spice Mix:

If you want to scale down the amount of spice mix you make, you can use the following amounts which will give you just under 4¾ teaspoons:

  • 1 teaspoon ancho grande chilli powder - replace with chilli powder or cayenne if necessary
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle powder – replace with smoked paprika if necessary
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano