{"title":"Yemeni \u0026 Gulf Spices","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe rice and broth spices of Yemen and the Arabian Gulf, blended in-house in Ottawa. Mandi spice seasons the slow-cooked lamb and rice dish it is named after. Hawaij turns maraq and Yemeni soups deep gold. Kabsa, bukhari and ouzi blends carry the region's great festive rice platters, and black lime (loomi) brings the smoky sourness that defines Gulf stews and machboos.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSizes run from shaker jars to 1kg pouches for large family cooking. Free shipping in Canada on orders over $50.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"kabseh-100g","title":"Kabseh Spice","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe seasoning for kabsa, the Gulf rice dish, built on turmeric, coriander, black pepper, black cardamom, ginger and fennel. Black cardamom is what sets it apart, smoky and almost campfire-like, over an earthy turmeric base that turns the rice gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoriander contributes light citrus notes, black pepper gentle heat, ginger a warm spice, and fennel a mild licorice-like sweetness that balances the smoke. The blend is used across Saudi Arabia and the wider Gulf region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse it to season rice pilafs, stews, roasted meats and vegetables. It works as a dry rub, in a marinade, or stirred straight into the cooking liquid for fragrant Gulf-style rice, where about a tablespoon seasons enough for four. Technique tip: for kabsa proper, add the blend to the stock the rice will absorb rather than to the finished dish, so the colour and aroma go through every grain instead of sitting on the surface.\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: Turmeric, Coriander, Black Pepper, Black Cardamom, Ginger, Fennel.\u003cbr\u003eSizes: 120g 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\u003eKabsa Spice, كبسة, Middle Eastern Rice Spice, Arabic Rice Blend, Gulf Spice Mix\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ameen Foods","offers":[{"title":"120g (Jar)","offer_id":42202968424470,"sku":"","price":10.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400g (Pouch)","offer_id":42202968457238,"sku":"","price":20.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000g (Pouch)","offer_id":43670354329622,"sku":"","price":39.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8602\/2678\/files\/ameen-kabseh-spice-shaker-jar.jpg?v=1790180494"},{"product_id":"mandi-spice-100g","title":"Mandi Spice","description":"\u003cp\u003eMandi Spice is the Middle Eastern blend used to season Mandi, the Yemeni rice-and-meat dish. It is warm, earthy and slightly sweet, with a scent that leans towards cardamom and clove rather than heat, and just a touch of chili at the end.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCoriander adds mild citrus notes and cardamom a sweet, aromatic warmth. Nutmeg and cloves bring rich, spicy depth, bay leaves a subtle herbal edge, black pepper a gentle heat, cinnamon a soft sweetness and cumin an earthy, smoky base.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt suits lamb and chicken above all, and also rice, stews and broth-based dishes where the spices have time to bloom slowly. Use about two tablespoons for a kilo of meat, or a heaped tablespoon stirred through rice for four. The technique tip: for Mandi itself, rub the blend into the meat with a little oil and leave it for at least an hour, then cook the rice in the strained broth so the whole pot carries the same flavour. Toasting the blend briefly in the fat at the base of the pot deepens the cumin and clove.\u003c\/p\u003e\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: Coriander, cardamom, nutmeg, cloves, bay leaves, black pepper, cinnamon, cumin, chili\u003cbr\u003eForm: Ground blend\u003cbr\u003eSizes: 150g jar, 400g pouch, 1kg pouch\u003cbr\u003eStorage: Keep in a cool, dry place away from sunlight, sealed in an airtight container once opened.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso known as\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBahar al Mandi (بهار المندي), Mandi Seasoning, Mandi Spice Blend\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ameen Foods","offers":[{"title":"150g (Jar)","offer_id":42203016200214,"sku":"","price":10.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400g (Pouch)","offer_id":42203016232982,"sku":"","price":20.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000g (Pouch)","offer_id":42203016265750,"sku":"","price":39.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8602\/2678\/files\/ameen-mandi-spice-shaker-jar.jpg?v=1790180494"},{"product_id":"ouzi-spice-100g","title":"Ouzi Spice","description":"\u003cp\u003eOuzi Spice is the seasoning behind \u003cem\u003eOuzi (Quzi)\u003c\/em\u003e, the rich rice-and-lamb dish eaten across Iraq, the Gulf and the surrounding region. It smells warm and layered, cardamom and cinnamon first, then the darker note of cloves, with white pepper giving a mild sharpness at the back rather than the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt its core it takes seven spice, bay leaves, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves and white pepper. Seven spice provides the familiar Levantine base, bay leaf adds herbal depth and cloves a bold, aromatic intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOuzi Spice is used most famously in Ouzi or Quzi, made with lamb, rice, roasted nuts and sometimes raisins, and it is equally good on rice dishes, roasted meats, stews and slow-cooked preparations. Use around two tablespoons for a kilo of lamb. The technique tip: season the meat and the rice separately rather than only the meat, using about a teaspoon per cup of dry rice, so the grains carry the aroma too. Fry the rice portion in the fat for a minute before the liquid goes in and the cardamom lifts noticeably.\u003c\/p\u003e\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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Sweet and aromatic rather than hot, it smells the way a pot of Bukhari rice does when the lid comes off, cinnamon and cardamom over a savoury cumin base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCinnamon and nutmeg bring gentle sweetness, cardamom a floral and slightly spicy note, bay leaves herbal complexity, cumin and black pepper earthy undertones with a touch of heat, and cloves a bold aromatic finish that ties the flavours together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse it for Bukhari rice, biryani and pilaf, and beyond rice with grilled meats, vegetables and stews. A tablespoon seasons rice for four. Technique tip: add the blend to the stock rather than to the dry rice, and keep the pot at a bare simmer under a tight lid. A rolling boil drives off the cardamom and clove aromatics before the grain has had a chance to absorb them.\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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It smells earthy and warm rather than hot, and it turns a pot of broth deep gold within a minute of going in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the savoury hawaij, the one kept for soup and meat. It is not the sweeter coffee hawaij made with ginger, cinnamon and clove, and Yemeni kitchens usually keep a jar of each.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStir a spoonful into lamb or chicken soup at the start of the simmer so the turmeric has time to open. It carries maraq and other Yemeni broths, seasons rice, potatoes and roast vegetables, and works as a dry rub on chicken before roasting. 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