Across the Middle East, each spice shop has its own unique spice mix and customers will visit the shop for the particular concoction. So, in this spirit, we have developed our own unique range.
Baharat is an aromatic, warm spice made up of black peppercorns, coriander seeds, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, cumin, cardamom and nutmeg. It adds a sweet depth to a huge range of dishes.
Ras el Hanout includes sweet spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice, but we've added some celery, salt and white pepper for extra savouriness.
Hawaij is a Yemenite spice mix used for soups and stews. It's an intense mix that will warm you up in winter or spice up your bbq in summer. Just make sure to avoid putting it in your coffee - Coffee Hawaij is a completely different thing.
Berbere is the predominant spice in Ethiopia and Eritrea and the secret is Fenugreek. Although it can be incredibly intense, this mixture is also incredibly well balanced. Berbere is a mix of sweet and savoury spices. The exact blend varies from region to region but its backbone is always fenugreek, ginger and paprika. It’s complex, robust and incredibly aromatic. Ottolenghi's uses nutmeg for an added sweetness. Toss it with vegetables before roasting, use it as a dry rub on pork or poultry before grilling, or stir into yoghurt and serve with fruit.
Ingredients
Baharat: Fenugreek, Ginger, Smoked Paprika, Allspice, Coriander, Nutmeg, Green Cardamom, Cinnamon.
Ras El Hanout: Black Pepper, Cumin, Cloves, Allspice, Coriander, Nutmeg, Cardamom, Cinnamon.
Hawaij: Cumin, Peppercorns, Tumeric, Coriander, Cloves and Cardamon
Berbere: Fenugreek, Ginger, Smoked Paprika, Allspice, Coriander, Nutmeg, Green Cardamom, Cinnamon
Made in an environment that may contain traces of sesame, dairy, nuts, peanuts, gluten soya and celery.
Storage and shelf life
Store in a cool, dry place.
