Spices & Herbs
When we started one of our biggest challenges was that we could only pick a couple of spices to sell in our first “batch”. We had to find a couple of spices that would tell the story of the rich history of the Silk Road and Uzbekistan. All of our spices have a story to them, like the Uzbek Spice mix, it tells the story of the joy of the ordinary. The one simple spice that fits for everything without becoming the center of the show. Or our Chilli flakes which shows us how the Koreans removed from their homeland maintained their culture in an ever-changing world.
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Ginger Powder: Its warm, spicy sweetness reflects the Korean community’s influence in Uzbekistan, blending their flavors into local cuisine during the Soviet era.
Korean Chili Flakes: Smoky, mildly spicy, and rich, these flakes carry the story of Korea’s displaced community in Uzbekistan, preserving their bold culinary traditions in a new land
Uzbek Cumin: Earthy, warm, and citrusy, cumin is deeply woven into Uzbekistan’s culinary soul, a staple in traditional plov and other dishes that echo the flavors of the Silk Road.
Dried Rosemary: Its piney, woody notes harken back to Silk Road exchanges, where Mediterranean herbs occasionally found their way to Uzbekistan, complementing the region’s spice palette with a subtle aromatic touch.
Oregano: Earthy and slightly bitter, oregano’s growing popularity in modern Uzbek cuisine reflects the influence of European and Mediterranean culinary traditions, as cultures continue to exchange flavors and evolve together.
Uzbek Spice Mix, a versatile spice that has mild aromatic flavor with a subtle heat and saltines. This has been go too all round spice in Uzbekistan “forever”. Uzbeks use it for everything from pizza to traditional Uzbek dishes!
These are the 6 wonderful spices that we currently sell, they are a representation of the history and legacy of Uzbekistan.