Spices of Africa
Transport your taste buds to the vibrant culinary landscape of Africa with the Spices of Africa collection - a curated selection of 8 exotic spice blends sourced from across the continent. From the aromatic complexity of Moroccan Ras El Hanout to the fiery intensity of Tunisian Harissa, each spice blend offers a unique flavor profile to elevate your dishes. Spice up your grilled meats with the bold flavors of Traditional Braai Spice or add depth to your stews and tagines with North African Berbere. Explore the fragrant herbal flavors of the continent with African Herb or embrace the rich and nutty notes of Egyptian Dukkah. Create flavorful curries inspired by East African cuisine or indulge in the aromatic warmth of Cape Malay spice. With the Spices of Africa collection, culinary exploration knows no bounds. Each spice blend is meticulously packaged in an individual glass tube with twist off lid, ensuring freshness and convenience while adding a touch of elegance to your kitchen. These tubes are beautifully arranged within a specially designed gift box, making it the perfect present for friends and family who appreciate the rich and diverse flavors of Africa. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or seeking to expand your culinary horizons, the Spices of Africa promises to inspire and delight with every flavorful twist.
COMPONENTS:
8 glass tubes with aluminium lid placed into a tray stand in a hand-wrapped printed slide box with display window.
(206 × 36 × 173)
Moroccan Ras El Hanout
Traditionally, this spices blend was created around a medley of “top of the shelf” spices in store and highlights the rich, aromatic style of cooking typical of North African cuisine. Season meat for a tagine-style cooking, before roasting, or as a complexity flavour addition to cous cous and other starchy accompaniments.
INGREDIENTS: Chilli Powder; Ground Coriander; Ground Cinnamon; Ground Cumin; Spearmint; Ground Black Peppercorns; Ground Ginger; Allspice; Cardamom; Cloves; Mace; Rose Petals
North African Berbere
Inspired by the earthy flavours of Ethiopia and Eritrea, this North African spice blend is perfect for poultry. Marinade your chicken with olive oil, massage generously with spice, a squeeze of lemon and barbecue or roast until perfectly succulent.
INGREDIENTS: Chilli Flakes; Sea Salt; Paprika; Ginger; Ground Turmeric; Ground Coriander; Cumin Seeds; Black Peppercorns; Allspice; Cloves; Lemon Juice Powder [Maltodextrin; Lemon Juice; Anti-Caking Agent (E551)]
African Herb
The flavours of tangy lemon, roasted garlic and parsley are true African favourites, adding zest to any dish. Perfect for seasoning lemon & herb chicken before grilling. Equally delicious when mixed into salad dressings with olive oil, lemon juice and mustard.
INGREDIENTS: Sea Salt; Roasted Garlic; Onion; Parsley; Rosemary; Thyme; Lemon Zest; Lemon Flavour; Capers.
Traditional Braai
"Braai" is the South African word for barbecue and is a treasured national pastime. This ideal blend of spices is integral to any Braai master. Our Spice mix, with its aromatic, woody aroma and wholesome, spicy flavour, is perfect for seasoning any meat suitable for grilling.
INGREDIENTS: Sea Salt; Coriander; Sugar; Garlic; Black Peppercorns; Chilli Flakes; Roasted Onion; Red Bell Pepper Flakes; Ginger; Yellow Mustard Seeds; Cumin Seeds; Fennel Seeds; Oregano; Thyme; Marjoram; Smoke Flavour; Ginger Extract; Paprika Extract
Tunisian Harissa
Delight in the peppery-piquant flavours of our Tunisian Harissa for the more adventurous cooks. Create a colourful punchy marinade for meat and fish by blending the spices together with olive oil, lemon or lime juice, mint leaves and a handful of chopped coriander. Coat the meat and allow to marinade and soak up all that aromatic goodness.
INGREDIENTS: Chilli Flakes; Sea Salt; Garlic; Red Bell Pepper Flakes; Caraway Seeds; Ground Coriander; Cumin Seeds; Ground Cumin; Spearmint; Paprika Extract
Egyptian Dukkha
A warm nutty blend of tasted seeds and spices, Dukkah is a versatile, essential seasoning to any pantry. Mix the spice blend with olive oil for a bread dipper, with a difference. Alternatively, use to season aubergines, or as a delicious crust for chicken, fish or lamb.
INGREDIENTS: Roasted Sesame Seeds [India]; Roasted Coriander Seeds; Roasted Cumin Seeds; Sea Salt
East African Curry
Curry influences are strong throughout East African cuisines, from the Middle East and Arabian Gulf States to India. Our fragrant spice infusion is perfect for creating rich, flavourful curries such as the traditional “Kiki paka”Kenyan curry. This is a perfect illustration of how African, Arabian and Indian Influences meld in the coastal region.
INGREDIENTS: Cayenne Pepper; Roasted Coriander Seeds; Roasted Cumin Seeds; Ground Turmeric; Celery Seeds; Roasted Garlic; Chilli Flakes; Cinnamon; Sea Salt
Cape Malay Curry
The Cape Peninsula was settled in the 17th century by slaves from Malaysia and Indonesia who became known as the ‘Cape Malays’. Their food developed into a delicious fusion of Asian and European tastes, a sweet and spicy mix of meat, fruit and spices. This curry is a typical Cape Malay dish, using a fragrant blend of 15 exotic spices.
INGREDIENTS: Coriander Seeds; Ground Turmeric; Cumin Seeds; Ginger; Fennel Seed; Yellow Mustard Seeds; Chilli Flakes; Fenugreek; Sea Salt; Ground Cinnamon; Garlic; Onion; Cloves; Black Peppercorns; Curry Leaves; Bay Leaves; Turmeric Extract
