Couscous Spice

A warm North African blend of paprika, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, cumin and cayenne pepper. It smells sweet and smoky before it tastes hot, and the turmeric turns whatever it touches a deep golden yellow.

Paprika adds soft smoky sweetness, coriander a mild citrus lift, turmeric earthiness and colour, cinnamon warm sweet-spice notes, cumin bold aroma and body, and cayenne a clean, lively heat at the finish. The blend is rooted in Middle Eastern and North African cooking traditions.

How to use it

Stir it through couscous as it steams, or use it in tagines, stews, grain dishes, roasted meats and vegetables. A tablespoon seasons a tagine for four; a teaspoon is enough for a bowl of couscous. Technique tip: with couscous, mix the spice into the oil or butter you fluff the grains with rather than into the hot stock, so it coats every grain instead of sinking to the bottom of the bowl.

The shaker jar

The 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.

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Also known as

توابل كسكس, Couscous Seasoning, North African Spice Mix, Middle Eastern Spice Blend