Kamounet (Kibbeh Spice)

The Elegant Economist

Kamounet, or kibbeh spice, is used to season various types of kibbeh. Recipes vary from family to family, so feel free to adjust this one to your tastes - the only essential ingredient is cumin (kamoun in Arabic).

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Course Spices

Cuisine Lebanese, Levantine, Middle Eastern

Keyword cumin, kamouneh, kamounet, kibbe, kibbeh, kibbeh spice

Equipment

Spice (or clean coffee) grinder or mortar and pestle

Ingredients

4 Tbsp cumin seeds
2 whole cinnamon sticks
10 black peppercorns
4 dried roses
1 Tbsp dried marjoram
1 Tbsp dried spearmint
1 Tbsp allspice berries

Instructions

Grind all ingredients, store in a cool, dark place.

Notes

This recipe will make enough for 5-6 family sized batches of kibbeh.