{"title":"Iraqi Spices","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe flavours of the Iraqi kitchen, blended in-house in Ottawa. Amba is the tangy pickled mango seasoning spooned over sabich, shawarma and falafel. Black lime (noomi basra) gives Iraqi stews and rice their smoky sourness. Baharat is the all-purpose warm blend for meat and rice, and kibbeh spice seasons kubba and its bulgur shell. Sumac finishes salads and grilled meats with a bright, lemony tang.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a ready-made starting point, the Iraqi Table Spice Bundle brings the essentials together. Free shipping in Canada on orders over $50.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"amba-spice-100g","title":"Amba Spice","description":"\u003cp\u003eA tangy golden seasoning built on pickled green mango. The flavour is sharply sour first, in the way unripe mango is, then turns warm and slightly sweet, with turmeric colour and a fenugreek bitterness at the back that is unmistakably Iraqi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmba is a condiment as much as a spice, and it can be used dry, finely chopped into a relish, or worked into a paste. Its signature is the combination of sweet, sour and spicy notes in a single spoonful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is the flavour of Iraqi street food: use it on sabich, shawarma and falafel, and on grilled meats, roasted potatoes and fries. In South Asian cooking it accompanies rice dishes, curries and snacks. It also works stirred into marinades, thinned into a dip, or whisked into salad dressings for a sour lift. Technique tip: for the classic amba sauce, stir a tablespoon of the powder into three tablespoons of water with a squeeze of lemon and a little oil, then leave it fifteen minutes for the mango to swell before spooning it over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe shaker jar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe jar option is packed in a clear 8 oz shaker jar made from lightweight, food-safe PET, so the colour and texture of the blend are visible at a glance. The flip-top cap opens to a three-hole sifter for an even sprinkle straight over the pan, the grill or the plate, and closes again with a simple press. A pressure-sensitive liner seals the jar until first use, and the fitted cap keeps the blend fresh between uses. When a recipe calls for a measured spoonful, simply unscrew the cap; the wide mouth takes a teaspoon with ease. Once empty, the jar is easy to refill with your next Ameen blend and makes a practical home for dried herbs, chilli flakes, sesame seeds or homemade rubs. Hand wash only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIngredients: Green mango based spice blend, typically with turmeric, chilli and fenugreek.\u003cbr\u003eSizes: 200g jar, 400g pouch and 1kg pouch.\u003cbr\u003eStorage: Keep in a cool, dry place away from sunlight, sealed in an airtight container once opened.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso known as\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eanba, أمبا سبايس , عنبة , עמבה, Mango pickle, Amba pickles, Amba sauce, Amba chutney, Middle Eastern mango pickle, Pickled mango condiment, Sour mango pickle‎\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ameen spices","offers":[{"title":"200g (Jar)","offer_id":43702246244374,"sku":"","price":14.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400g (Pouch)","offer_id":42202721976342,"sku":"","price":21.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000g (Pouch)","offer_id":42202722009110,"sku":"","price":43.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8602\/2678\/files\/ameen-amba-spice-shaker-jar.jpg?v=1790180471"},{"product_id":"kibbeh-spice","title":"Kibbeh Spice (Kamouneh)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA kibbeh seasoning that takes garam masala as its warm aromatic base and layers turmeric, black pepper, cinnamon, paprika, coriander and cumin over it. It smells rounder and sweeter than a straight Levantine mix, reflecting the crossover between Lebanese and Ethiopian kitchens it was drawn from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurmeric brings the earthy depth, black pepper the classic heat, cinnamon a gentle sweetness, paprika colour and mild smokiness, coriander fresh citrus-leaning notes, and cumin its familiar warm, savoury character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse it in traditional kibbeh preparations, whether baked in a tray, fried as torpedoes or served raw as kibbeh nayyeh, and in meat dishes, potatoes and roasted vegetables more generally. Around two teaspoons seasons 500g of meat and bulgur. Technique tip: for baked kibbeh, season the bulgur shell as well as the meat filling. Seasoning only the filling leaves a plain-tasting crust against a well-spiced centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe shaker jar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe jar option is packed in a clear 8 oz shaker jar made from lightweight, food-safe PET, so the colour and texture of the blend are visible at a glance. The flip-top cap opens to a three-hole sifter for an even sprinkle straight over the pan, the grill or the plate, and closes again with a simple press. A pressure-sensitive liner seals the jar until first use, and the fitted cap keeps the blend fresh between uses. When a recipe calls for a measured spoonful, simply unscrew the cap; the wide mouth takes a teaspoon with ease. Once empty, the jar is easy to refill with your next Ameen blend and makes a practical home for dried herbs, chilli flakes, sesame seeds or homemade rubs. 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Warm rather than hot, it smells like the sweet-savoury middle ground between a curry powder and a mulling spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarthy cumin and coriander sit at the core, balanced by the sweetness of cloves and cardamom, with cinnamon and nutmeg adding a comforting warmth and a touch of paprika giving gentle smokiness and colour. The blend is drawn from Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse it as a rub for meats, or as a seasoning for stews, soups, rice and roasted vegetables. A teaspoon per portion is about right for a stew, a tablespoon per 500g for a rub. Technique tip: baharat contains both ground bark and ground seed, and the bark is slower to give up its flavour, so add it early to a slow-cooked dish and finish with a fresh pinch at the end to bring the cardamom and clove back forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe shaker jar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe jar option is packed in a clear 8 oz shaker jar made from lightweight, food-safe PET, so the colour and texture of the blend are visible at a glance. The flip-top cap opens to a three-hole sifter for an even sprinkle straight over the pan, the grill or the plate, and closes again with a simple press. A pressure-sensitive liner seals the jar until first use, and the fitted cap keeps the blend fresh between uses. When a recipe calls for a measured spoonful, simply unscrew the cap; the wide mouth takes a teaspoon with ease. Once empty, the jar is easy to refill with your next Ameen blend and makes a practical home for dried herbs, chilli flakes, sesame seeds or homemade rubs. 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The four jars together are $34.99 instead of $40.96 separately, about 15% off.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside are Amba Spice (200g jar), a tangy, golden mango-pickle seasoning and the soul of Iraqi street food; Baharat Spice (150g jar), a warm all-purpose Middle Eastern blend; Aleppo Pepper (120g jar), mild and fruity with a slow-building heat; and Amchur Powder (150g jar), dried green-mango powder.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAmba goes on sabich, grilled meats, shawarma, roasted potatoes and fries. Baharat suits rice, kofta, soups, stews and roasted vegetables. Aleppo Pepper finishes eggs, hummus and grilled meats. Amchur brings a sour note to marinades, chaat, lentils and dressings. Together they make a flavour kit for anyone new to Middle Eastern and South Asian cooking, a stock-up for those who already love Amba, and a gift for a home cook. The technique tip: use Baharat and Amchur early, in the pot, and save Amba and Aleppo Pepper for the end, since heat dulls both.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eContents: Amba Spice 200g jar, Baharat Spice 150g jar, Aleppo Pepper 120g jar, Amchur Powder 150g jar\u003cbr\u003eHalal. 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