Spices and Seasonings for Soups & Stews
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Experience the lively jostling flavours of an authentic laksa with Laksa Lemak bend: it's a fragrant mix of warm, sunny spices, crushed tropical leaves and sweet pungent shrimp.
A popular Southeast Asian dish and one of the national foods of Singapore and Malaysia, laksa is a thick spicy coconut noodle soup typically topped with prawns, cockles, fish cakes and beansprouts. Making it is joyful in its sheer simplicity.
Inspired by the bustling hawker halls of South-East Asia, this full-flavoured blend is perfect for mid-week family dinners and entertaining. A mix of warm spices, complex aromatics and vibrant herbs, it works equally well as a marinade, dry rub, stir-fry seasoning or curry base. Equally delicious on chicken, pork, tofu and vegetables.
Flavour Notes: Aromatic, mild heat, herbaceous
Cuisine: South East Asian
Heat Level: 1/5
Inspired by the age-old Yucatan dish cochinita pibil, this rub helps you cook an authentic Mexican family favourite at home. With smokiness and a mild, earthy heat from chipotle, and vibrancy from the traditional annatto seed, this blend is a sure-fire hit for lovers of Mexican food. Make low-and-slow pulled pork to serve in tacos, burritos, with rice and beans, in sliders or as a pizza topping. This versatile blend also makes a delicious chipotle mayo and combines well with beans for a vegetarian taco filling.
Flavour Notes: Smoky, savoury, earthy, medium heat
Cuisine: Mexican
Heat Level: 3/5
Gewürzhaus founder Maria shares her secret recipe with us; for years, the family have been enjoying it but never quite knew what was in the mysterious sprinkle that made meals taste so fantastic. Boasting punchy chilli with traditional Italian flavours, Maria’s Pizza & Pasta Blend will make a simple family dinner a revelation.
Flavour Notes: Herbaceous, mild heat, slightly smoky
Cuisine: Italian
Heat Level: 2/5
No fresh garlic on hand? No problem! Our Garlic Lovers' Spice can be used as a quick substitute for any recipe calling for garlic. A carbohydrate's best friend, use it with bread, pasta and potatoes. Combine soft butter and Garlic Lovers' Spice for an easy garlic butter, to be spread on a sliced baguette for the perfect garlic bread. For a garlicky mashed potato, add 1 tsp when mashing. This will quickly become a pantry staple, earning its place beside the salt and pepper!
Flavour Notes: Garlicky, savoury, slightly herbaceous
Cuisine: European
Heat Level: 0/5
This versatile blend elevates all types of mince from bland to delicious with no fuss and no nasties. It was inspired by our Mama Gabi, who cooked many delicious meatballs for her two daughters, Gewürzhaus founders Maria and Eva when they were growing up. This blend is easy to use; combine with mince, egg & breadcrumbs for a quick and easy lunch or dinner. With garlic, onion, paprika, chives and oregano already in the mix, there's no need for chopping. Serve with vegetables, in lettuce cups or as bite-sized snacks.
Flavour Notes: Savoury, herbaceous, mildly smoky
Cuisine: Italian
Heat Level: 0/5
Use Bratkartoffel Spice to make bratkartoffeln, or ‘fried potatoes’, a traditional German dish where potatoes and onions are thinly sliced, then pan fried in butter with spices until crisp and golden brown. Bratkartoffeln can be eaten as a main meal with fried eggs or as a side dish to roasts. This popular and flavourful blend can also add extra flavour to various stews and purées.
Flavour Notes: Herbaceous, savoury, warmly spiced, complex
Cuisine: German
Heat Level: 0/5
Traditionally, a bouquet garni (French for 'garnished bunch') consists of fresh herbs bound within leek leaves. Our Bouquet Garni uses dried herbs which we recommend placing in infuser bags. Add to soups, stews and casseroles, and especially, use to make a good stock. Bouquet Garni is used in the preparation of many French dishes, including beef bourguignon, pot-au-feu, carbonnade flamande, lapin chasseur and bouillabaisse.
Flavour Notes: Herbaceous, fragrant, bright
Cuisine: French
Heat Level: 0/5
The colour of South Indian Seafood Masala reminds of an Indian bride's henna, applied to her hands before her wedding; the deeper the colour, the deeper her love! This gentle but full-flavoured blend suits all manner of seafood, whether in a classic Keralan fish curry or as a fabulous dry rub on pan-seared salmon. Also a favourite among vegetarians, this spice blend makes an easy dahl using red lentils.
Flavour Notes: Fragrant, mild heat, slightly sweet
Cuisine: Indian
Heat Level: 2/5
Originating in Punjab, Tandoori chicken is a world-beloved dish of succulent chicken pieces tenderised in yoghurt and spices and baked in a clay oven.
Our Tandoori Masala balances sharp savouriness with warm, earthy, fruity, sweet and bitter tones to create a full-bodied blend perfect for roasting chicken. Try this on hot buttered popcorn for something different!
Flavour Notes: Warming, mild heat, earthy
Cuisine: Indian
Heat Level: 2/5
Moderately hot with fruity tones, Madras Curry Masala is a typically strong South Indian curry blend. As it releases its flavours after only a short cooking time, it may be added towards the end of cooking in dishes such as pumpkin soup. Madras Curry Masala is an accommodating blend that will suit most meat, vegetables and even fruit.
Our original blend, bursting with the sweet and savoury flavours of cumin, paprika and Mexican chillies, Tex Mex Taco Spice is a fantastic addition to a home-cooked Mexican-style feast. Whether you're using it to season fried beans or minced meat, it's guaranteed to be a hit!
Flavour Notes: Smoky, savoury, earthy, mildly spicy
Cuisine: Mexican
Heat Level: 2/5
Viva Tex Mex! The official dish of the US state of Texas, chilli con carne literally means 'chilli with meat' and is often referred to as just 'chilli'. Ours is a delicious and fiery blend that's hard to beat. Packed full of Mexican chillies and cumin, this blend is perfect in tacos, spicy casseroles and bean soup.
Flavour Notes: Fiery, savoury, earthy, complex
Cuisine: American
Heat Level: 3/5
Spicy, sweet and full flavoured, this seasoning is synonymous with Jamaica. A perfect dry or wet marinade for grilled, slow cooked, smoked or roast meats, Jamaican Jerk Spice is traditionally used with pork or chicken. It is also delicious with chargrilled vegetables, fish or shellfish, and in a vegetarian version with firm tofu or pulled jackfruit. This blend has the unmistakable flavour of allspice, balanced with the heat and depth from chilli, ginger and cinnamon.
Take yourself into the wilderness with the aroma of foraged, dried porcini mushrooms, in a delicate combination with American sea salt from the West Coast. Available seasonally.
Oishii Instant Ramen Blend makes a quick and tasty miso broth that contains no nasty additives and delivers punchy flavour. Use this blend to create a yummy - or as they say in Japan, "Oishii" instant ramen broth, topped with noodles and your favourite condiments for a delicious midweek meal for all the family.
Flavour Notes: Umami-rich, savoury, lightly sweet
Cuisine: Japanese
Heat Level: 0/5
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We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of this land, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and future. Food has always connected humans to this land and each other; we strive to honour and strengthen those connections.
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of this land, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and future. Food has always connected humans to this land and each other; we strive to honour and strengthen those connections.