Madras curry is a blend of herbs and spices that originated in the South of India. This curry can accompany vegetables or meats, and it can feature a wide range of ingredients, although chili peppers are usually a fundamental ingredient. Many Indian restaurants offer various foods with this curry, ranging from chicken to lentils. Madras is a fairly hot curry…
Thai curry refers both to dishes in Thai cuisine that are made with various types of curry paste and to the pastes themselves. A Thai curry dish is made from curry paste, coconut milk or water, meat, seafood, vegetables or fruit, and herbs. Curries in Thailand mainly differ from the curries in Indian cuisine in their use of ingredients such…
Interestingly, Chinese Five Spice is based on the five elements – fire, water, wood, earth and metal. According to traditional Chinese medicine, the five elements are manifested in different parts of the body and when there are imbalances in these elements, illness can result. For thousands of years, herbs and spices have been used to restore balance in the body…
Crystallized ginger is made of gingerroot that has been cooked until softened, and then lightly coated in sugar. Our candied ginger is pungent with a spicy-sweet flavor. Crystallized ginger can be served with espresso and cake or champagne and fruit, coated in bittersweet chocolate and rolled in hazelnuts or macadamia nuts. It can used as a garnish for pastries, pumpkin…
Ginger Powder is made from ginger root that has been dried and ground. This warming spice has a pungent flavor and is commonly used in baked goods like gingerbread. Ginger Powder is also an ingredient in the fall favorite pumpkin spice blend. Ground Ginger can be used in savory dishes, too. Traditionally included in Asian recipes like noodle bowls or…
Ras el hanout is a spice mix found in varying forms in Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco. It plays a similar role in North African cuisine as garam masala does in Indian cuisine. The name in Arabic means "head of the shop" and implies a mixture of the best spices the seller has to offer. Ras el hanout is used in…
Experience the sweet-hot heat of Japanese Seven Spice. Also known as Shichimi Togarashi, this popular Japanese seasoning combines seven distinct spices, including chilies, kibbled nori flakes, orange peel and sesame seed into one unique spice blend. Use to season soups, noodle dishes, seafood and meats or as a crunchy topping for salads, rice dishes or vegetables.
Our Tuxedo Sesame Seed Blend is a striking mix of white and black sesame seeds, which have a mild, nutty, slightly sweet flavor and add a delicate crunch to numerous dishes and baked goods.
Shawarma is a dish in Middle Eastern cuisine consisting of meat cut into thin slices, stacked in a cone-like shape, and roasted on a slowly-turning vertical rotisserie or spit. Originally made of lamb or mutton, today's shawarma may also be chicken, turkey, beef, or veal. Thin slices are shaved off the cooked surface as it continuously rotates. Shawarma is one…
Tandoori spice is most commonly used in tandoori chicken. The recipe calls for chicken to be marinated in yogurt and then tossed in tandoori spice which is a spice mixture primarily known for its intensely red color – this is brought on by blending cayenne, chiles, and tomato powder.
Turmeric is a spice that comes from the turmeric plant. It is commonly used in Asian food. You probably know turmeric as the main spice in curry. It has a warm, bitter taste and is frequently used to flavor or color curry powders, mustards, butters, and cheeses
Wasabi is a variety of green horseradish grown only in Japan and is known as Japanese horseradish. Wasabi is often served as a paste with sushi, but Wasabi Powder can be used where ever you want to add some serious spice!
