Bāqa - 13th Century Arabian Mixed Herb Blend
With the literal translation meaning ‘bouquet’ or ‘bunch’ of herbs. Playing homage to the ancient trade of herbs, adding a little sprinkle will bring a fresh and luscious zing to savoury dishes. Reaching for Bāqa will soon be like second nature. Ordinarily, if you like Za'Atar, y...
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With the literal translation meaning ‘bouquet’ or ‘bunch’ of herbs. Playing homage to the ancient trade of herbs, adding a little sprinkle will bring a fresh and luscious zing to savoury dishes. Reaching for Bāqa will soon be like second nature. Ordinarily, if you like Za'Atar, you will like this. However, the flavour alchemy is quite different.
Origin
Abbasid Baghdad is known as the first culinary capital of the Arabic-Islamic civilization. Between the 10th-14th centuries, from Baghdad to Murcia, cookbooks flourished detailing the exquisite banquets of the Sultan's feasts and the delectable treasures brought in through the herb and spice trade. Found in an ancient cookbook, Bāqa is an inspired variant from the 13th-century Arabian era.
Taste
Complex, zesty and aromatic.
Scent
Herby with subtle undertones of garlic and onion powder. How to use All things eggs, pasta, soups, cheese toasties and much more. It is also great as a seasoning mixed with extra virgin olive oil.