Tajín-Style Chile-Lime Seasoning
The Quirky Foodster Team
About 1 cup
Servings
Ingredients
- Dried chile (a mix of mild chiles)
- dehydrated lime
- and salt
Method
- Combine the ground dried chile, dehydrated lime powder, and salt.
- Not typically toasted; components are used in their dried, pre-processed forms.
Origin: Mexico — Tajín is specifically a commercial brand name that, similar to Croatia’s Vegeta, has become so dominant it functions as a near-generic category term for this style of seasoning.
Use: A table seasoning sprinkled over fresh fruit, vegetables, and snacks.
Classic Dishes: Sprinkled over mango, watermelon, cucumber, and other fresh fruit; a popular seasoning for elote (Mexican street corn) alongside other toppings.
Storage: Keeps well over a year sealed and dark.
Variations:
Substitutions: A homemade mix of chile powder, citric acid or dried lime zest, and salt.
- Dried chile (a mix of mild chiles)
- dehydrated lime
- and salt
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