Smen, a preserved butter found in Morocco and other parts of North Africa, is a tradition that dates back centuries. Moroccan Preserved Butter How did Smen come about? Naturally, it was before the days of refrigeration that someone came upon the…
Maldive fish is the Sri Lankan equivalent of South East Asia’s dried shrimp, dried anchovies and shrimp paste and the Japanese Katsuobushi. It has a concentrated aroma and flavour of the sea, much like dried shrimp but leaning more towards that…
Dukkah recipe, the Egyptian Seed and Nut Spice Mix. A spice mix that knows no rules, delicious with some fresh bread, olive oil and balsamic vinegar. A Delicious Spice Blend Y’all know I love my spice mixes and today’s post is…
Baharat (Bahārāt, بهارات) is a Middle Eastern spice mix or blend that can be found all over the region. It does vary from household to household and most certainly from region to region, and like Ras El Hanout and Advieh, it is…
In culinary terms, “Ras el Hanout” refers to the aromatic spice blend used liberally in North African cooking. What is Ras el Hanout? The term “Ras el Hanout” (in Arabic رأس الحانوت) actually means “head of the shop” in Arabic. In…
Tabil (in Arabic تابل) is a favourite spice mix or blend from Tunisia and Algeria. Unlike the the “busier” Ras El Hanout, Tabil is very, very basic, containing only coriander, caraway and chilli flakes in its simplest form. Flavours of…