Moroccan Chile Crisp
Imagine you are wandering through the labyrinth of passages in the medieval medinas of Fez. The air is redolent from the vibrant mounds of fragrant spices. The colors from the Berber dye vats shimmer jewel tones in the glimmer of sun. The smoke from open grills sets your taste buds a-watering. The experience is both exotic, full of adventure and oddly familiar, intriguing, and beckoning. Moroccan cuisine, one of the most diversified in the world, grew out of centuries of influence from the world to the north – the Moors, Europeans, especially Portuguese, and the Mediterranean. Great explorers established enclaves there as they expanded crucial spice routes from Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Spices are king in Moroccan dishes.
oo’mämē Moroccan Chile Crisp celebrates the traditions of these ancient markets and has at its core the famous Ras el Hanout. Traditionally, twenty-seven spices make up this epic blend, similar in its individuality to India’s garam masala. Every store and every family – like oo’mämē – have their own recipe. This Arabic name, meaning “head of the shop,” promotes the proprietary blend of the best possible spices that the seller currently has on hand. Our unique blend, like Ras el Hanout, relies on peppercorns, piquant red chiles, nutmeg, cinnamon, clove, ginger, anise, coriander and so much more. Unlike Ras el Hanout, which is a mix of ground spices, we leave many of our ingredients whole, delivering pops of flavors for a delightful surprise.
We have married our own Ras el Hanout with umami-rich fermented black beans, jammy figs, fragrant orange peel, sweet ginger, and crunchy sesame seeds and roasted almonds. We infuse this exotic blend into a high-oleic sunflower oil, resulting in an aromatic, robust condiment, perfectly balanced between sweet and savory, and reminiscent of the big-on-flavor-food from Morocco’s culinary capital. We work hard to source and blend these many and varied ingredients — often hard for the home cook to source — and mix to perfection. One spoonful of this on any dish drops you deep into the heart of the medina and kicks up any dish 1000%. oo’mämē Moroccan Chile Crisp is indeed a Passport for Your Pantry!
1001 Uses. One Spoon®
- Add to avocados, omelets, rice or pasta and go from drab to dazzling
- Mix with or drizzle onto honeys, yogurts, hummus, and cheeses for an elevated experience
- Use in place of or add to ho-hum condiments – ketchup, mayo, sour cream: GET OUT!
- Resuscitate leftovers by topping with a dollop
- Stir fry with the high smoke-point infused oil
- Go beyond Sriracha by adding layers and levels of texture and umami
- Mix with peanut, almond, and cashew butters and you’ll be saying oh’mŷ-mŷ
- Top pizzas, tacos, kebabs, and quesadillas because you can
- Make a dipping sauce for wings, ribs, dumplings, and tempura and say it’s your signature dish
- Marinate, then grill or roast any meat, fish, poultry or vegetable
FAQ
Questions and Answers
How do I store oo'mämē chile crisp?
Store oo'mämē in a cool, dry place. After opening, refrigerate to maintain freshness. The chile crisp will keep for several months and actually develops richer flavors over time.
What makes oo'mämē different from other chile crisps?
oo'mämē is the ONLY global chile crisp collection, featuring authentic flavors from different culinary traditions - Chinese, Mexican, Indian, and Moroccan. Each variety is carefully crafted with traditional ingredients to deliver authentic, complex flavors that transform any dish.
How spicy is oo'mämē?
Our chile crisps deliver flavorful heat rather than overwhelming spice. Each variety has its own heat profile, from the mild warmth of our Chinese blend to the more intense kick of our Mexican variety. The focus is always on complex, layered flavors.
How can I use oo'mämē in my cooking?
oo'mämē truly has 1001 uses! Stir it into noodles, drizzle over eggs, mix with mayo for spicy aioli, add to marinades, top pizza, enhance salad dressings, or simply use as a condiment. Visit our recipe pages for endless inspiration.