4: Hawaij Spice Blend

If there is one thing that epitomizes the flavours of the Silk Route, this is it. It is earthy, smoky and aromatic – basically a foundation blend of Yemenite spices that can be used to marinate meat and vegetables or to zhuzh up soups and salads, or even espresso.

So, next time you crave a pumpkin spiced latte and don’t have the spice blend to hand, try adding a little bit of hawaij to it and thank me later. It is an invitation to a whole new level of bursting, bright flavours; ther