If you enjoy especially bold, head turning flavors then this one’s for you.
From the aromatic symphonies of Ethiopia to the bright heat of Morocco, this box brings a continent of flavor to your kitchen. Featuring one spice and four blends that kick up the heat and a blend to cool it all back down, African Exotics has a perfect balance of flavors and textures and includes some of our most prized and hard-to-find spice blends.
Includes ready-to-use half cup pouches of: African Cayenne Berbere Harissa Hazelnut Dukkah Piri Piri Blend South African Curry
African Cayenne is bright and intense, along with a stunning heat level of 100k on the Scoville scale - more than twice as hot as our more typical Indian cayenne. It's a must for Cajun and Creole dishes.
A traditional blend from Ethiopia and Eritrea, Berbere's robust flavors are the signature flavor in regional lentil stews called "wats." The unique flavors also have an affinity for tomatoes, so use it to brighten up a weeknight chili, a Bloody Mary mix, or Sloppy Joes!
Harissa is a wildly popular blend of aromatic toasted spices with chilis and paprika and a hint of citrus. A staple of North African cuisine, use this blend to make a dry rub or paste for roasted meats and vegetables, or swirled into hummus and sauces.
Add Dukkah to a dish of olive oil and dunk a chunk of crusty bread. The savory mix of herbs and spices with toasted hazelnuts and sea salt makes for a perfect bite.. Use this regional Egyptian blend to top flatbreads, sprinkle on salads or in savory scones.
Hot, fruity, and citrusy, this bold blend is classically used on chicken or shrimp, but can also hold its own mixed into mayo or yogurt for a saucy kick. There are many recipes for Piri Piri, with Portugal, Brazil and Africa all having their own spicy versions.
South African cuisine has many influences from native tribes and across the globe. The masalas of the region bring a little heat and we've added habanero to this blend. It makes a bold curry to serve with traditional cornmeal porridge.