Sesame Ginger Spice Rub

This spice rub is sweet and savory and pairs perfectly with chicken, pork, or fish.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
20
Yield:
20 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

  • 1 teaspoon fennel seeds

  • 2 whole star anise

  • 1 3-inch piece stick cinnamon

  • ½ teaspoon whole cloves

  • ½ teaspoon whole black peppercorns

  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper

  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger

  • 1 ½ tablespoons packed brown sugar or brown sugar substitute equivalent to 1-1/2 teaspoons brown sugar (see Tip)

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • ½ teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. Heat a dry medium skillet over medium heat. Add sesame seeds, fennel seeds, star anise, stick cinnamon, cloves, peppercorns, and crushed red pepper. Toast for 4 to 5 minutes or until the mixture is fragrant, lightly toasted, and starting to crackle, stirring occasionally. Remove from skillet and let cool for 5 minutes.

  2. Transfer spice mixture to a clean spice or coffee grinder. Cover and grind to a powder. In a small bowl, combine ground spice mixture, ginger, brown sugar, garlic powder, and salt. Rub about 1 tablespoon of the spice mixture on 1 pound of meat (see Tip) and cook as desired.

Tips

Tip: Choose from Sweet 'n Low(R) Brown or Sugar Twin(R) Granulated Brown. Follow package directions to use product amount equivalent to 1-1/2 teaspoons brown sugar. Nutrition Facts Per Serving with Substitute: Same as below, except 5 cal., 58 mg sodium.

Suggested Meats: Scallops, shrimp, chicken breast, or lean pork

Storage: Store spice rub in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 month.

Originally appeared: Diabetic Living Magazine

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

6 Calories
0g Fat
1g Carbs
0g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 20
Serving Size 3/4 teaspoon
Calories 6
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 1g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 0g 0%
Total Fat 0g 0%
Vitamin A 1IU 0%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Folate 1mcg 0%
Sodium 59mg 3%
Calcium 7mg 1%
Iron 0mg 1%
Magnesium 3mg 1%
Potassium 10mg 0%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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