Merkato Spice

From
the Horn of Africa

Originating from the times when the horn of Africa controlled the red sea routes of the silk road and spices from around the world flowed through her ports. The spice blends from here tend to be robust, complex, and a bit on the fiery side.  All of these melded together to create a cuisine that is world-renowned.  This blend harkens back to those origins with a strong hint of cooling eucalyptus and the mild bittersweetness of burnt sugar and maple.  Warming spices back these flavors up with an earthy smokiness that borders on musky.  Floral and citrus notes finish it off trailing on the coat tails of the long lingering eucalyptus.  And all of this is wrapped up in a dried pepper flavor that adds a bit of heat and an intoxicating and exotic fragrance that is like nothing else.  

We kept the heat low so that everyone could enjoy this exotic blend, but you can add some cayenne to make it more authentic.

Merkato Spice from the Horn of Africa

We do our level best to source ingredients from the region for our blends.  We use Korarima from the horn of African (we will not substitute Green Cardomom for authentic African Korarima).  Whenever possible we try to source coriander, black cumin, Peri Peri peppers, Casia (Cinnamon) from Africa as well.

We don’t substitute for cheaper or easier to find ingredients

Ingredients:   Cumin, Cloves, Korarima, Black Pepper, Allspice, Fenugreek, Dried chilies, Ginger Powder, Nutmeg, Turmeric, Garlic, Cinnamon, Coriander, Paprika, Salt, Diatomaceous earth (as a all natural anti-caking agent) 

Available at these fine retailers

37 Beulah StreetHarrogate
Harrogate, North Yorkshire
HG1 1QH
T. 01423 569739

6 Montpellier Gardens, 

Harrogate, North Yorkshire

HG1 2TF

T. 01423 560049

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