Our spotlight ingredient
Ingredient
Cardamom
Defined by faint notes of mint, pepper, and lemon, cardamom is a sweet-or-savory spice beloved in Arabic cooking. It’s an important element to slow-cooked tagines, along with turmeric, cumin, ginger, and cinnamon.
Shawarma Essentials Part 2:
For a classic shawarma sandwich, thinly sliced meats such as chicken, beef, or lamb are layered with veggies like tomatoes, onions, pickles and Shattah then generously drizzled with tahini sauce. This creamy sauce adds a nutty, lemony element, brightening up the flavors and lending an authentic taste to this recipe.
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What are your shawarma sandwich essentials!
Shawarma Essentials Part 1: A classic shawarma sandwich comprises thinly sliced meats (like chicken, beef, or lamb), veggies (tomatoes, lettuce, onions), tahini or garlic sauce, and pickles, all enveloped in warm pita bread.
#ziyadbrand Shawarma must-haves:
- sumac marinated onions
- pickled cucumbers
- pickled turnips
- pickled hot peppers or Shattah
Stay tuned for Part 2.
What are your shawarma sandwich must-haves?
Excited to cook our first recipe from @simsimrecipes If you haven’t already, download the app for easy, authentic Arab and Middle Eastern recipes featuring Ziyad brand ingredients. Link in bio! 🍽️
Kebsa is a delicious one-pot dish made with ghee-infused scented rice, meat (usually chicken, lamb, or goat), vegetables, and a blend of aromatic spices like cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves. Our #ziyadbrand spice blend ensures an authentic and delightful taste. It’s often served on special occasions and is popular throughout the Middle East. #kabsa #onepotmeals
Looking for dinner inspiration this week? Try our flavorful one-pot Kebsa recipe! It’s ideal for quick weeknight meals or for impressing guests on the weekend. Let’s cook together, recipe reel coming soon! #ZiyadBrand offers all the authentic ingredients you need to make delicious meals. #CookingInspiration #OnePotRecipe #Kabsa #WeeknightDinner
Kitchen Tip
~ Pepper Paste 🌶️
This tip also works for tomato paste
#ziyadbrand hot and mild Red Pepper Paste دبس الفليفلة is such a versatile ingredient to use in soups, stews, condiments, dips, mixed with rice and bulgur even shakshouka, Muhamara, blended with hummus and more.
How to preserve pepper or tomatoe paste:
1. Store leftovers in an ice cube tray using a tbls measure, freeze and use when needed
2. Clean the edges of the jar and cover with olive oil, store in the fridge.
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Who We Are
It all started with pita bread
For generations, the Ziyad family has traveled far and wide to discover the cherished foods of the Middle East and Mediterranean and bring them home to you. Our brand has established long-standing relationships with the leading growers and suppliers of traditional products from their regions. High-quality, trusted products that we have been enjoying for decades. That is what makes the Ziyad brand the unparalleled authority in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine.
