Baharat Gulf Of Arabia
The flavour profile of Bahārāt can vary dramatically depending on the region within the Middle East and North Africa it originates from. Our version is a generational all-purpose blend, passed down from our Saudi grandmother, Fatíma, in the Gulf of Arabia. It’s a firm customer favourite, built on a family secret. While there are many variations of Bahārāt, in the Arabian Peninsula it’s also known as “Kabsa” and is often used in dishes of the same name—a heady, all-purpose collection of spices.
Taste
Perfect For
Scent
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Black Lime
Native to South East Asia, they are tangy, sour and musky on their own. Traditionally they have been used as a digestion stimulant but also, like all citrus fruits they are full of Vitamin C, which is great for your immune system and the body’s biggest organ, your skin. Also, notably high in calcium.
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Bay Leaf
These evergreen shrubs are native to the Eastern Mediterranean region. Often found in perfumes and cosmetics; in traditional medicine they are used for cough syrup, antiseptic, and for various treatment applications for skin and joint problems.
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Black Pepper
Native to the “Malabar” coast of southwest India. Hot, Spicy and Citrusy, this spice has a long tradition of being a digestive aid in medicine, high in antioxidants and is considered as a weight loss aid.
Origin
Depending on the region of Arabia, the Baharat spice mix can include a variation of ingredients. Commonly used throughout the Middle East, Bahārāt is an all-purpose spice blend used in a variety of dishes. The flavour profile can vary dramatically depending on which region within the Middle East & North Africa it comes from. This Baharat blend is a traditionally-inspired take from the Gulf of Arabia. It’s the perfect combination of sweet and smoky without any spiciness. Abbasid Baghdad is known as the first culinary capital of the Arabic-Islamic civilization. After Baghdad was razed to the ground by the Mongol army in 1258, the honour of being a culinary capital of the region was taken by Cairo which soon flourished as a continuator to the Arabian cooking traditions. Because of this, Arabic-Islamic cuisine assumed the accessibility of a wide variety of spices. Today, one can hardly find a spice or herb that is not mentioned in Middle Eastern cookery books.
Allergen Information
- Vegan
- Low sodium
- No additives
- No added sugar
- No preservatives
Some of our blends will be gluten free, but it is important to note that some spices and herbs naturally contain gluten.
It is also important to note that these have been packaged in a facility that handles, stores, and processes tree nuts and celery. This product may contain traces of celery, gluten, mustard, sesame, soy and nuts.
How to Use
Our Baharat which is our Grandmother's recipe is ideal for Sunday roast; Easter roast or any occasion roast. Use it as a rub or marinade for meats and poultry. Perfect for the Summer season barbecue days or Winter evenings around the kitchen table with all the family. This spice mix also lends itself to rice dishes, soups, tomato-based sauces and Arabian breads. Bahārāt, is a fantastic multipurpose blend, that packs a punch, so less is definitely more.
