What spices are used in the Israeli kitchen?
Asked 4 years ago
I want to stock up my kitchen with Israeli spices to cook some Middle Eastern food. What do you suggest I get?
Carmen Slabbert
Sunday, September 26, 2021
Some commonly used herbs, spices and flavouring used in Israeli kitchens are
- Aniseed
- Baharat
- Basil
- Bay leaves
- Caraway
- Carob
- Cardamom
- Cayenne pepper
- Celery
- Chilli
- Chives
- Cinnamon
- Cloves
- Coriander
- Cumin
- Dill
- Fennel
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Hawaij
- Horseradish
- Lemon verbena
- Lime
- Mace
- Mint
- Mustard
- Nigella seeds
- Nutmeg
- Oregano
- Paprika
- Pepper
- Parsley
- Pimento
- Rosemary
- Saffron
- Sage
- Salt
- Sorrel
- Sumac
- Thyme
- Turmeric
- Vanilla
- Zaatar
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