Condiments & Sauces

There's magic to having that first bite of a perfectly made eggplant makdous. Early season eggplants are fermented in a garlicky chili paste with lots of walnuts - it’s spicy,...

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...

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...

The classic red shatta completes any table spread and is key to spicing up any recipe. This shatta is prepared simply using dried red chilis, salt and olive oil.

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...

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,...

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...

Our green labaneh is inspired by a traditional method used to render an indigenous herb, Hweirneh, palatable.At the restaurant, we’ve adapted this technique using many different kinds of bitter seasonal...

These sun-dried rose petals are a great addition to desserts such as rice pudding or our Date and Rose Taboon. You can rub them over anything from grilled fish to soft cheese to...

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...

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...

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.

Made in a hot brine with apple cider vinegar and a musky bouqet of spices including star anise, fennel seeds and orange peel, these pickles are refreshingly crunchy with a slight...