Dried marjoram is the dried version of the oval-shaped marjoram leaves. Available as a whole or ground herb, it’s sweet, minty, and earthy. You can include it in spice blends such as za’atar and...
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Chinese red or Tien Tsin peppers are mildly spicy (62,500 SHU) and a key ingredient in kung pao chicken, while Chinese 5 Color peppers are earthy, sweet, and bitter with 5,000 to 30,000 SHU. They are...
A critical part of Korean food, the Korean red pepper offers a great mix of spiciness and sweetness. Unlike many of its pepper relatives, it also gives a fruity flavor. In the US, it’s available as...
Ground star anise has a sweet and spicy flavor reminiscent of licorice, clove, and fennel. People in the west traditionally use it in flavoring pastries, while those in Asia use it as marinades and...
Piment d’Espelette (Espelette pepper, Ezpeletako Biperra) is produced by drying the fresh Capsicum annuum and grinding it into a fine powder. The maroon powder offers dishes a mild spicy...
Dried porcini mushrooms are considered a powerhouse of the dried mushroom world. They add a meaty flavor and notes of earthiness to dishes. Premium quality dried porcini gives a huge punch of umami...