hawaij
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Hawaij ( , ), also spelled hawayej or hawayij, is a class of Yemeni ground spice mixtures used primarily for soups and Yemeni coffee.
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- Hawaij
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- Hawaij for sale in Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Yemen
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- Spice
- Food.main_ingredient
- Cumin, black pepper, turmeric, and cardamom
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Hawaij ( , ), also spelled hawayej or hawayij, is a class of Yemeni ground spice mixtures used primarily for soups and Yemeni coffee.
The basic mixture for soup is also used in stews, curry-style dishes, rice and vegetable dishes, and even as a barbecue rub. It is made from cumin, black pepper, turmeric and cardamom. More elaborate versions may include ground cloves, caraway, nutmeg, saffron, coriander, fenugreek and ground dried onions. The Adeni version is made of cumin, black pepper, cardamom and coriander.
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