Herbs & Spices

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Seasoning combinations

These are often sold as pre-mixed spices/seasoning mixes, but can be prepared in home from basic herbs & spices, varying the quantities to suit your taste-buds.

Usage: Sprinkle over prawns, beef, or chicken and miced stir-fry vergetables towards the end of cooking.

Ingredients: Sugar, Salt, Onion granules, Garlic Granules (12%), Ground Star Anise (10%), Ground Ginger (5%), Ground Fennel Seed, Ground Cinnamon (Cassia) (4%), Black Pepper (3%), Ground Cloves. (The five classic spices for the asian taste are in italics).

Serving guide: 1 tablespoon = 2 servings.

Nutritional information per 100g: Energy 1245kJ/295kcal, Total Fat 3.1g (Saturated fat 0.4g), Carbohydrates 54.0g (Sugars 30.9g), Protein 7.0g, Salt 16.77g.

Usage: Mix with oil and use as a marinade on meat.

Ingredients: Salt, Dried Onion (21%), Paprika, Sugar, Coriander Seeds, Smoked Paprika (5%), Dried Garlic, Mustard Flour, Dried Parsley (2.5%), Cayenne Pepper, Tomato Powder, Acid: Citric acid, Anti-caking agent: Silicon Dioxide, Dried Basil leaf, Flavouring.

Serving guide: 4 grams = 1 teaspoon = 1 servings.

Nutritional information per 100g: Energy 1069kJ/225kcal, Total Fat 4.6g (Saturated fat 0.5g), Carbohydrates 36.0g (Sugars 15g), Fibre 17g, Protein 8.6g, Salt 27.2g.

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