Hawaij
A celebration of Yemeni cuisine, this generational all-purpose blend has been passed down from our Aunt Khadījah. As an ancient staple in the Yemeni kitchen, this blend can take several forms—savoury, sweet, and even for coffee. Each version offers a harmonious and distinctly aromatic base to dishes and beverages. The rich, earthy alchemy varies from region to family, always kept as a secret.
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Caraway
Native to Southeast Asia, it has an association with Indian cuisine for 4,000 years. It is considered to promote heart and brain health with immunity benefiting properties from its earthy notes of ginger and black pepper.
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Cloves
Native to the Maluku islands of Indonesia. These dry unopened flower buds are native to the tropical Myrtle tree family. They are a rich source of fibre, vitamins and minerals. Often considered for their bacterial benefits.
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Turmeric
Native to Asia, Europe and Africa, this seed is a relative of the carrot family. They are rich source of dietary fibre and considered great for gut health. Also known as Meridian fennel or Persian Cumin.
Origin
Hawaij is a celebration of Yemeni ground spices. Meaning “collections” or “combinations” in Arabic, as an ancient blend, and staple to the Yemeni kitchen, this blend can come in several forms, a savoury, sweet and for coffee. Each offering a harmonious and distinctly aromatic base to dishes and beverages. Our introduction here is the savoury form, used for day to day cooking and seasoning.
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
This versatile spice blend can be used as a spice rub for slow pulled pork or beef. A marinade for chicken or fish for those Indian summer barbeque days. It can even be added to soups, stews, pies, “curry-style” dishes, rice and roasted vegetables. It will give you plenty of happiness all year around with its diverse use. It has long played a pivotal role in Yemeni and Israeli cuisine.
