Condiments & Sauces

Zaatar is one of the most definitive ingredients of Belad Al Sham. Many of us eat it everyday, one way or another. However, very few of us actually know anything...

If zaatar is a herb blend, dukka is it’s spice blend cousin. Whereas zaatar has general rules to follow, dukka is unique to every region and home.  Our dukka blend...

We use a distinctly Jordanian Olive Oil, Nabali, named after the oldest olive cultivar, and marked by its fruity aroma. It is infused with aromatics like garlic, chilli, lemon and...

Smooth and creamy labaneh using fresh local cow's milk. Sourced from Robou' El Azraq, one of our preferred cheesemakers in Amman.

It’s surprising how relatively underutilized butter beans are compared to other white beans even though they are creamier and absorb flavors better.  We marinate our beans in red pepper molasses,...

Our sumac is locally grown, then dried and ground to give you a citrusy, tart aroma that is great in salads, marinades or stews. Sumac was historically used as a substitute...

Labaneh balls are a funkier version of labaneh as they are left to ferment a little longer and are bursting with umami. Our labaneh balls are prepared by Taymour of Robou Al...

Olives are a staple of any pantry. While there are many ways to ferment olives, we like to take it a step further and marinate the finished product in aromatics...

Handcrushed, sun-dried local chillies give a needed kick to any dish, whether as a background spice or central taste they are a pillar of any pantry.

Homemade Samneh or Ghee, made using fresh local sheep's milk butter. Use it anywhere you would use butter or oil for a complex and luxuriant taste. Dipping with bread and...

Our homemade strawberry jam is everything you love about this classic with the subtle taste of something new from the rose petals used. Simple ingredients in peak season yield fantastic...

Most people don’t know how to define ‘tursha’, probably because it is a word that is widely used across different cultures. At Shams, we define it as any vegetables that’s...