Ingredients: Grains of Paradise, Grains of Salem, Country Onions, Djanseng, Orima, Cloves, African Black Pepper, Garlic, Fennel.
Flavor Profile:
- Warm and Spicy: Grains of Paradise deliver a complex, peppery heat with citrus and cardamom undertones.
- Smoky and Bold: Grains of Salem add a smoky, slightly bitter intensity.
- Savory and Earthy: Country Onions provide a deep, umami-rich, and slightly oniony flavor.
- Nutty and Aromatic: Djanseng offers a unique, nutty aroma.
- Peppery and Pungent: Orima (African Pepper) contributes a sharp, pungent heat.
- Sweet and Spicy: Cloves introduce a sweet, warm spiciness with a hint of bitterness.
- Robust Heat: African Black Pepper intensifies the blend with its pungent heat.
- Pungent and Savory: Garlic adds a strong, savory foundation.
- Sweet and Anise-like: Fennel imparts a sweet, licorice-like flavor that balances the blend.
Usage: This versatile spice blend is ideal for elevating meats, stews, soups, and vegetables with a sophisticated and multi-dimensional flavor profile. Perfect for chefs looking to infuse their culinary creations with a harmonious blend of warmth, smokiness, and nuanced sweetness.
Application: Use as a rub/mix into marinades, or enhance sauces and broths. Explore its potential to transform your dishes into extraordinary culinary experiences.
Christine, San Mateo CA (verified owner) –
My family LOVED this spice. We made the Yassa Poulet dish featured in the cookbook and gobbled it up.
Manisha, Burlingame CA (verified owner) –
Loved the flavor Atare and mamaput gave to sauted greens and paneer cheese .
Megan, Burlingame (verified owner) –
It was so refreshing to have new flavors to introduce to our family. We tried the “Orange Grilled Chicken” recipe provided in the Yaji cookbook and loved it. Even our pickiest eater gobbled it up. Having the seasoning blend made it so much easier to have a flavor filled home cooked meal with few additional ingredients. This seasoning had some sweet and savory flavorings with a mild kick of spice without requiring any salt, great for those looking to decrease their sodium intake. What a treat!
Nike Abiodun –
Atare gave an intersting and delicious flavor to my egusi soup. It added an authentic yet not overpowering taste to it. It was really delicious and my husband noticed it! Atare was also really nice on my baked chicken. The taste was distinct yet different and delicious. I highly recommend!
Laure, Cincinatti OH (verified owner) –
I tried the chicken yasa this weekend. The atare really mixed well with the Dijon mustard for the marinade. The chicken and onions (we modified the recipe a bit) came out tender, sweet and infused with a nice mix of flavors from the Atare Spice blend but mild on heat which is the perfect fit for my family. We are excited to be a little more flavor forward in our cooking and add Atare into future recipes.
Lauren, Cincinatti OH (verified owner) –
I tried the chicken yasa this weekend. The atare really mixed well with the Dijon mustard for the marinade. The chicken and onions (we modified the recipe a bit) came out tender, sweet and infused with a nice mix of flavors from the Atare Spice blend but mild on heat which is the perfect fit for my family. We are excited to be a little more flavor forward in our cooking and add Atare into future recipes.
Randy, New Rochelle NY (verified owner) –
Threw atare into my breaded chicken cutlet recipe – easiest way to bring a whole new world of flavor to Tuesday night dinner.