What is "Hawaij" and where can I buy it?

Alex
  • Posted by: Alex
  • December 19, 2014
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Julian L. December 20, 2014
Check those guys: http://www.youssefandjoseph.com/
 
Monita December 20, 2014
Here are online sources:
http://www.kalustyans.com/searchcatalog.asp
http://www.amazon.com/Spicely-Organic-Seasoning-Hawaij-Compact/dp/B00NQBWPYE
 
Alex December 20, 2014
Thanks for the answers. I do not live in NYC ... Do you know any online store?
 
Nancy December 20, 2014
Sorry, not at usual suspects: Penzeys, spicehouse, spice trader or zingerman's. You're better off making at home. For savory hawaidj this Moment magazine, 1980 recipe is simple, tasty, reliable. It uses only 5 ingredients which you may have & will find other uses for. Mix freshly ground or grind at home. 8 tsp cumin, 4 tsp black peppercorns, 1 tsp cardamon seeds (excluding the husks), 1/2 tsp clove, pinch of saffron or turmeric. Store in glass jar at room temp, tightly closed. For coffee hawaidj, see jannagur link above.
 
Nancy December 20, 2014
Or, if not in New York, or you prefer, you can make it easily at home in mortar, processor, coffee grinder or blender. Depending on recipe, there is savory hawaidj (many spellings) for stews, soups, meat dishes and sweet hawaidj for coffee and pastries. see https://cardinalguzman.wordpress.com/2011/09/29/hawaij-spice-blend-from-yemen/ or see http://www.jannagur.com/108704/Hawaij-Spice-Mix-for-Soup
 
Monita December 19, 2014
It's a Yemeni spice blend. If you love in NYC you can probably find it at Kalustyan's on 28th and Lexington Ave (http://www.kalustyans.com/)
 
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