May 2016 RawSpiceBar Spice Subscription Review & Coupon

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RawSpiceBar May 2016 box

RawSpiceBar is a monthly spice blend subscription. Every month for $6 you’ll receive small batch, freshly ground spice blends by top chefs for home cooks, plus recipes to create authentic cuisine with the spices. They are launching the shop soon to buy more of your favorite spices!  I really look forward to seeing their inventory — the subscription picks have been great, and I want to see their whole catalogue of blends.

RawSpiceBar May 2016 review

Each themed monthly installment comes with three spice selections, a recipe featuring each spice, and welcome card introducing the featured cuisine. Each spice pack describes the component spices, as well as giving some typical applications should you want to experiment with your own recipes.

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This month was a Cambodian theme!  The spices included this month were (R to L) Kroeung Spices, Sambal Oelek, and Kaffir Lime Powder.  The latter two are popular throughout Southeast Asia and are featured prominently in Singaporean cuisine, among others.  Kroeung is an aromatic paste of great utility as a standalone seasoning or as a curry starter.

RawSpiceBar May 2016 (1)

The spices always come with two double-sided cards which provide background on the featured food culture, and a [usually traditional] recipe incorporating each spice blend.

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Cambodian cuisine relies heavily on fish, and kroeung complement such light fare beautifully, as in this fish amok recipe.  This version of the multi-purpose blend shows both the traditional and colonial influences on Cambodian cuisine, incorporating local staples like galangal and kaffir, as well as ingredients such as fennel and shallots, ingredients likely popularized by the French presence in the country.

RawSpiceBar May 2016 (3)

Sambal Oelek is great as a condiment (sparingly applied) for foods that crave salt, or as a sauce additive.  The salt and vinegar make it best suited for tangy and tart cuisine (SouthEast Asian curries versus creamier Indian curries). We’re looking forward to trying it both in the fish and tasting it on the side.

RawSpiceBar also includes vegetarian recipes on their site. You provide the fresh ingredients and staple items for the included recipes.

You couldn’t beat Raw Spice Bar for freshness and potency of spices without grinding your own.  I love receiving the packs of spices and breathing in the aroma — they are always vibrant and blend into beautifully balanced medleys.  The recipes are great suggestions for using unfamiliar combinations of spices, but the spices will inspire you to experiment.

Visit RawSpiceBar to subscribe or find out more! Get one extra month free when you sign up for a 6+-month subscription using coupon code ilovespices.

The Subscription: RawSpiceBar
The Description: Fresh, Authentic Spice Blends. Created by Top Chefs For Globally Inspired Home Meals.
The Price: $6.00 per month
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