Mansaf Spice

Mansaf Spice Blend is the seasoning built for Mansaf, the Jordanian lamb and rice dish. It is warm, earthy and aromatic rather than hot, with cumin and coriander giving it a grounded, robust smell before the sweeter spices come through.

Cardamom adds a sweet, floral warmth, black pepper and cloves the sharper, spicier notes, cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice a gentle sweetness and aromatic depth, and ginger a subtle, zesty lift. The balance flatters savoury dishes without overpowering them.

How to use it

Use it on lamb and chicken, stirred through rice, and in slow-cooked dishes where the spices can fully bloom. Around two tablespoons seasons a kilo of meat. The technique tip: with Mansaf, add half the blend to the cooking liquid at the start and the rest in the last twenty minutes. The long simmer draws out the cumin and coriander, while the late addition keeps the cardamom and cinnamon aromatic instead of cooking them flat. It is a staple for anyone cooking Levantine food at home.

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

Mansaf Spice, بهارات منسف, Mansef Blend