African Spirit
Embrace the vibrant flavors of Africa with the African Spirit collection - a celebration of the continent's rich culinary heritage, inspired by the lands roamed by the majestic rhinoceros. Delight your senses with the aromatic notes of the Durban Curry or experience the fiery warmth of Jozi Chakalaka. Transport yourself to the vast Savannah Grasslands with an aromatic blend of herbs and spices or savour the exotic with Ethiopian Berbere. Experience the tantalising flavours of Tanzania with the fragrant Pilau blend or indulge in the bold flavours of Kenyan Kuku Paka Curry. For a taste of coastal cuisine, our Mozambiquan Peri Peri spice offers a perfect balance of heat and flavour, while the smoky essence of Atlantic Smoked Salt adds depth to any dish. This collection encompasses spices that offer taste of Africa’s diverse cuisines becoming so popular today. Each blend and spice are thoughtfully curated and packaged in sleek glass tubes with twist off lids, ensuring freshness and convenience, meticulously nestled within a beautifully illustrated gift box - a perfect homage to Africa's culinary experience and a heartfelt tribute to its endangered Rhinoceros. Ideal for gifting or enhancing your own culinary adventures, this collection promises to ignite your taste buds and transport you on a flavorful journey across the African continent.
COMPONENTS:
8 glass tubes with aluminium lid packaged into a hand-wrapped tray in a printed sleeve with window and elegant foil detailing. (178 × 26 × 171)
Durban Curry
It is said that curry was introduced to the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa over 150 years ago by labourers who came from India to work in the sugar cane fields. Since then, the authentic Durban curry has developed into a sought after dish famed for its complex piquancy and aroma. These curries are traditionally made with beef or lamb on the bone.
INGREDIENTS: Chilli, Coriander, Mustard, Garlic, Cayanne Pepper, Cumin, Black Pepper, Fenugreek, Tumeric, Cinnamon, Sea Salt, Cardamom, Cloves
Jozi Chakalaka
Chakalaka is a uniquely “South African” spice blend often used to flavour a sauce or relish, which is served with grilled or stewed meat. The Chakalaka appeal is cross cultural, with it being served in local township ‘shebeens’, 5-star game lodges and fine city hotels alike.
INGREDIENTS: Sea Salt, Sugar, Black Peppercorns, Coriander, Roasted Garlic, Mustard, Onion, Red Bell Peppers, Chilli, Paprika, Cumin, Paprika Extract
Savannah Grasslands Spice
The flavours of tangy lemon and wild garlic together with the freshness of parsley are true African favourites and adds a zesty addition to any dish. Our blend is perfect for seasoning lemon and herb chicken before grilling or barbecuing. Also, equally delicious mixed into salad dressings with olive oil, lemon juice and mustard.
INGREDIENTS: Sea Salt, Roasted Garlic (23%), Onion, Parsley (12%), Rosemary, Thyme, Lemon Zest (2%), Lemon Flavour, Capers
Ethiopian Berbere Spice
A traditionally fiery and vibrantly coloured Berbere is created using a cupboard full of spices to create a distinctive, all-purpose spice blend considered a flavouring foundation in North-African cuisine.
INGREDIENTS: Chilli (25%), Sea Salt, Paprika, Coriander, Paprika, Ginger, Turmeric, Cumin, Black Peppercorns, Allspice, Cloves, Lemon Juice Powder [Maltodextrin, Lemon Juice, Anti-Caking Agent (E551)]
Tanzanian Pilau Spice
Pilau is commonly regarded as a ubiquitous African rice dish, however the Tanzanian version incorporates five distinct spices to make a Pilau Masala with a dominant clove undertone. Pilau can be made as a simple vegetable dish or can be combined with beef, lamb or chicken to produce a hearty one pot meal.
INGREDIENTS: Red Bell Pepper, Green Bell Pepper, Roasted Garlic, Cumin, Ginger; Cinnamon, Onion, Cloves (2%), Cardamom
Kenyan Kuku Paka Curry
Kuku (the Swahili term for ‘chicken’) Paka is a coconut based chicken curry with Arabic, Indian and African influences. The dish is particularly popular on the East African coast and among the Indian communities living in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. This fragrant curry is characterized by the smokey flavours infused via the char-grilling of the chicken before adding it to the coconut curry base.
INGREDIENTS: Cayenne Pepper, Roasted Coriander, Roasted Cumin, Turmeric, Celery Seed, Roasted Onion, Roasted Garlic, Chilli, Cinnamon, Sea Salt
Mozambiquan Peri Peri Spice
The peri peri spice was originally produced in Mozambique by Portuguese explorers that then spread to other territories. It is perfectly suited to poultry cooked over a flame. Moisten your chicken with olive oil, massage with plenty of spice, add a squeeze of lemon, and barbecue or roast until perfectly succulent.
INGREDIENTS: Sea Salt, Brown Sugar, Garlic, Chilli (1%), Paprika, Mustard, Black Peppercorns, Anti-Caking Agent (E5510), Lemon Juice Powder [Maltodextrin, Lemon Juice] (1%), Smoke Flavour
Atlantic Smoked Salt
This natural, hand-harvested sea salt has been artisinally smoked using wood. Its smoky flavour and aroma is perfect for seasoning meats for the barbecue. It can also be used as a finishing salt, to add smokiness to any dish.
INGREDIENTS: Sea Salt (NaCl 99.53%, SO4 0.3%, Mg 0.12%, Ca 0.05%)
.jpeg "STEAK 800X600 WEB (1)")