Libyan Bzaar Spice Mix
Okidoki, so I’ve scavenged the internets and despite how often bzaar pops up in recipes, it’s nearly impossible to find. Basically, this UK shop where I bought mine: https://oea-libya.com/products/bzaar-spice (if you’re in the US, shipping is pretty steep). So I dug around and came up with what I think is a consensus on the Libyan type. Besar/Bazar/etc are from other regions, notably the UAE and Oman.
For 1 tbsp bzaar:
- 1-1/4 tsp turmeric
- 3/4 tsp caraway powder
- 1/2 tsp coriander
- 1/2 tsp 7-spice
For 1 tsp 7-spice:
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- 1/8 tsp ginger powder
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves
- 1/8 tsp coriander
- pinch of cardamom
- pinch of nutmeg