Spice Station Silverlake

Ras el hanout is somewhat curry-like with a spicy kick, a floral fragrance and subtle nuances within an overall robust flavor. It is extremely versatile, adding a golden color and an aromatic and enticing flavor to chicken and vegetable tagines. Add a half teaspoon to a cup of rice or cous cous while cooking to transend the ordinary. Our favourite is to use ras el hanout as a spice rub on lamb chops grilled on the barbeque.

Shawarma is thinly sliced cuts of meat, like chicken, beef, goat, lamb, and sometimes turkey, rolled into a large piece of flatbread or pita that has been steamed or heated. Inside the pita, foods like hummus, tahini, pickles, vegetables, and even french fries are added. Think of shawarma as a taco or burrito Middle Eastern style.

Tandoori spices are made into a paste which is rubbed directly onto the surface of meats andthe powder is often used as a marinade. It gives foods the traditional red-orange colour of Indian tandoor cooking. Tandoori meats are usually cooked on skewers.

This spice blend is known throughout India for its
unique flavor. An exotic spice mixture for grilling. Add oil
to make into a marinade, best for chicken, but can be
applied to other meats. Adjust the amount of chili powder
to how hot you like it.

In Syria, a spice mixture called Zahtar is a
popular condiment and used to season fried and
barbecued meats. It combines the nutty taste of
sesame with sumac and dried thyme. Similar
mixtures are reported from Lebanon and Jordan. Zahtar
is often mixed with olive oil and spread on pita bread.