Chile-Thyme Spice Mix

Name: Chile-Thyme Spice Mix
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 2 dried chiles de árbol, stemmed; 1 4 teaspoons coarse sea salt; 1 4 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest; 1 4 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves; 1 Ingredient Info: Chiles de árbol are available at better supermarkets and at Latin markets.

From the kitchen of Carly

Bright, herbal, and subtly smoky, this spice mix combines toasted lemon zest and thyme with heat from dried chiles de árbol. Finish roasted vegetables, grilled fish, or scrambled eggs with a pinch. Makes enough to last a week.

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Servings: 4
Difficulty: medium

Ingredients

4 servings

12 dried chiles de árbol, stemmed
14 teaspoons coarse sea salt
14 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
14 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
1Ingredient Info: Chiles de árbol are available at better supermarkets and at Latin markets.

Instructions

Pulse chiles in a spice grinder until coarsely ground. Transfer ground chiles to a small bowl and add salt. Scatter lemon zest on a 6x6" piece of parchment paper and microwave on high for 1 minute. Add thyme to parchment and microwave until dry, about 1 minute 30 seconds (time will vary). Let cool and lightly crush zest and thyme; combine with ground chiles and salt. DO AHEAD: Spice mix may be made 1 week ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.