Middle Eastern Ingredients
Bringing together the sweet and sour, fire and fruit of the eastern end of the Mediterranean and beyond, brimming with Great Taste award-winners like our fiery signature Rose Harissa and Preserved Beldi Lemons (both winners of 3 stars), our fresh, herby Zhoug or smoky, citrussy Tagine Paste, as well as Siyez, a versatile golden bulgur grain, dried and ground to traditional methods in Turkey.
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Chermoula
Fresh coriander and hand-picked parsley, blended with other traditional Mediterranean ingredients, including our Beldi preserved lemons, for a warm, intense flavour with a hint of citrus. Brush onto meat or fish for a flavour punch. The salty lemons in...
Sour Cherry Molasses
Sweet, bright and fruity syrup with a long lasting flavour. A blend of the beautifully dark red Kutahya and Katirli sour cherries creates a sweetness and pleasant tartness. The concentrate is carefully heated in small batches to retain its sweet, tangy...
Rose Harissa
Award-winning and incredibly versatile, Belazu Rose Harissa has been a kitchen cupboard staple in the UK for over 20 years. With a complex blend of spices and rose petals, it provides a slow-burning chilli heat perfect for any dish. Use Rose Harissa to...
Urfa Chilli Paste
We saw the emergence of the Urfa chilli in some cutting edge Middle Eastern restaurants in the UK, and noticed that smoky, earthy flavours were on the rise. On a trip to Istanbul, we discovered that the traditional Turkish pepper paste, Biber Salcasi, is...
Apricot Harissa
Adding apricots, balsamic vinegar, ras el hanout and spices to our award winning rose harissa paste creates a pleasingly sweet and spicy paste that brings new depths to a kofte or a dressing. Usages: Add a spoonful to meatball or lamb kofta mix Use...
Shawarma
Ginger, tomato paste, garlic, onions, turmeric and spices make up this middle eastern paste ideal to make kebabs. This classic middle eastern paste is a fantastic way to flavour lamb or chicken for kebabs.Usages:Spread onto a warm pitta with roasted...
Pomegranate Molasses
Rich, vibrant and tangy syrup with a balanced sweetness. Known for its quality and taste, the Hicaz pomegranate variety is blended with wild Katirbasi pomegranates for a strong and fresh flavour. The concentrate is carefully heated in small batches to...
Zhoug Paste
Zhoug is a bold, herbal spice paste with coriander, cloves, parsley and a kick of green chilli.Zhoug became huge in Israel in the early 1950s, in the aftermath of “Operation on Wings of Eagles,” where 50,000 Yemenites were airlifted away from...
Roasted Buckwheat Kasha
Buckwheat is used like a grain but technically it is a fruit, as it is the seed of a flowering plant that is in the same family as rhubarb (Polygonaceae). Rich in complex carbohydrates, it is popular all over central Europe, and increasingly in London...
Siyez
The world's most ancient grain, cultivated in Turkey for over 8000 years. It waited a long time to pick up its first Great Taste Award, commended in 2016 as being a 'versatile, golden grain that’s pleasantly sweet and chewy, with a good nuttiness...
