Traditional Biltong Spice

CategoryDifficultyBeginner
Prep Time15 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time30 mins
 1 cup coriander seeds
 ½ cup kosher salt
 15 ml crushed pepper

Please note that this recipe can very easily be scaled up to make in bulk. Simply keep the ratios consistent.

1

Roast your coriander seeds in a medium pan on low heat. Stay close to the pan for monitoring purposes. The seeds will turn to a rich brown. Do not overheat or overcook the seeds, as they will burn and have an unpleasant taste.

2

Finely crush the roasted coriander seeds. This can be done in a variety of ways, including:

Placing the seeds in a ziplock bag and using a meat tenderizer or rolling pin to crush them.
Using a traditional blender.
Using a pestle and mortar.

You will want to crush the coriander as fine as you can, but a few larger kernels is not an issue.

3

Add the coriander seeds to the salt and the pepper. Shake to mix.

This mix should not expire for a long time if placed in a dry, airtight container.

Ingredients

 1 cup coriander seeds
 ½ cup kosher salt
 15 ml crushed pepper

Directions

1

Roast your coriander seeds in a medium pan on low heat. Stay close to the pan for monitoring purposes. The seeds will turn to a rich brown. Do not overheat or overcook the seeds, as they will burn and have an unpleasant taste.

2

Finely crush the roasted coriander seeds. This can be done in a variety of ways, including:

Placing the seeds in a ziplock bag and using a meat tenderizer or rolling pin to crush them.
Using a traditional blender.
Using a pestle and mortar.

You will want to crush the coriander as fine as you can, but a few larger kernels is not an issue.

3

Add the coriander seeds to the salt and the pepper. Shake to mix.

Traditional Biltong Spice