Hararat Libyan Spice

A Libyan all-purpose blend of cinnamon, cumin, coriander, chilli flakes and allspice. Sweet spice leads, cinnamon and allspice together, and the chilli flakes give a scattered heat that shows up in individual mouthfuls rather than evenly across the dish.

The combination of sweet spice with a subtle smokiness is characteristic of North African cooking, and this blend follows the Libyan version of it, drawn from the wider flavours of the Maghreb.

How to use it

Use it on meats, in stews, over couscous and with roasted vegetables, around a tablespoon per 500g. It suits slow-cooked dishes particularly well, where the sweet spices have time to settle into the sauce. Technique tip: rub it onto meat with a little olive oil half an hour before cooking. Allspice and cinnamon are fat-soluble, and an oil carrier spreads them evenly where a dry dusting clumps and patches.

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

حرارات (Hararat), Libyan Spice Blend, North African Seasoning, Maghrebi Spice Mix