Ouzi Spice is a classic Middle Eastern seasoning blend traditionally used in the famous dish Ouzi (Quzi), a rich rice-and-lamb specialty enjoyed across Iraq, the Gulf, and surrounding regions. This blend brings together warm, aromatic spices that define the comforting depth of Middle Eastern home cooking.

At its core, Ouzi Spice includes seven spice, bay leaves, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, and white pepper. Seven spice provides the familiar warm base found across Levantine dishes. Bay leaf adds herbal depth, cardamom introduces a sweet, fragrant lift, cinnamon contributes gentle warmth, and cloves bring a bold, aromatic intensity. White pepper adds a mild, sharp heat that rounds out the blend without overpowering.

Ouzi Spice is most famously used in Ouzi/Quzi—a dish made with lamb, rice, roasted nuts, and sometimes raisins—but it’s also excellent for seasoning rice dishes, roasted meats, stews, and slow-cooked preparations. Its warm, layered flavor profile makes it an easy way to bring authentic Gulf and Levant flavors into everyday cooking.

Botanical Components:
Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum), Bay Leaf (Laurus nobilis), Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum/cassia), Cloves (Syzygium aromaticum), White Pepper (Piper nigrum), Seven Spice (varied blend)

Also known as: Quzi Spice, قوزي, Ouzi Seasoning