Hawaij

Hawaij (Arabic خاواييج, DMG ḫāwāyīǧ, Hebrew חו ' יג' ), also Hawayej Hawayij or written, is the name for a variety of Yemeni spice blends. These are used primarily for soups and coffee. Hawaij is widely used by Yemenite Jews and Israel. Thus, it has become widespread in the entire Israeli cuisine and is used very frequently.

Use and composition

Hawaij is mostly used in stews, curries, with rice and vegetarian dishes and also to marinate grilled meats. There are also blends of coffee. The basic mixture consists of cumin, green cardamom, turmeric and black pepper. More sophisticated versions can also ground cloves, black cumin, nutmeg, saffron, coriander and / or dried onions include The adenische version consists of cumin, green cardamom, coriander and black pepper.

The mixture of coffee is made from anise, fennel, ginger and green cardamom. Although it is used mainly in coffee, this mixture is also used in desserts, cakes and braised meat. In Aden by using a mixture of ginger, green cardamom, cloves and cinnamon for coffee and black tea.