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Baharat

bahar · middle_eastern_spice_blend

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Origin

Middle East — a regional family of blends, not one fixed formula

History

The Arabic word baharat means 'spices'. In practice there is no single fixed formula: a 2025 study of regional baharat recipes documents country- and region-specific blends, while Levantine culinary practice often uses a 'seven-spice' format. SHAWARMA.WEBSITE should therefore avoid presenting one ingredient list as the definitive baharat.

Taste

A warm, balanced spice blend with deep aroma and subtle sweetness.

Uses

Used to season meats, rice, soups and stews. In shawarma seasoning, exact ratios and ingredients should be treated as recipe-specific and regional.

Meat pairings

lambbeefchickenveal

Recommended combinations

cuminpaprikacinnamonnutmeg

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