Misc. -- Cajun Bayou Spice Blend: from Coop's Restaurant in New Orleans
Submitted by dvdlee on August 27, 2004 at 9:49 am

DESCRIPTION
Misc. -- Cajun Bayou Spice Blend: from Coop's Restaurant in New Orleans

SUMMARY
Yield 0 File under Family / Ethnic / Regional

INSTRUCTIONS
Everyone in Cajun country has their own blend they use extensively in their cooking. (Emeril did not invent the concept of his overpriced 'essence'.) This is a REALLY great home-spice blend you can easily make and use at home.

4 parts Salt
3 parts Cayenne Pepper
3 parts Black Pepper (ground)
3 parts Granulated Garlic
2 parts MSG (I don't put this in -- but the recipe call for it)
1 part Ground Cumin
1 part Paprika

Combine all ingredients in the proportions listed above (use a Tablespoon, a 1/4 cup or whatever to determine your base "part"). Blend well. Store in an airtight container.

Note: Use ONLY Granulated Garlic. Do not substitute garlic salt or garlic powder.