Nini Nguyen Collection
Collection of single origin spices curated by Chef Nini Nguyen
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Single origin spices sourced directly from small farms
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"These spices are things I always have on hand. Most of these come from my motherland, Vietnam. Some come from places that inspire me like the cayenne and the curry. This collection is a great start of a pantry to cook from Đặc Biệt!" -Nini Nguyen
6-spice set:
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Our Five Spice is an ancient, aromatic, versatile blend beloved across East Asia. Called Ngũ Vị Hương in Vietnamese and 五香粉 in Chinese, it's named for the five traditional Chinese flavors (sweet, bitter, tart, salty and savory). It brings a warm, savory, slightly spicy burst of flavor to grilling rubs, stews, sauces, stir-fries, braises and red cooking.![]()
Origin:Hanoi, Vietnam
Size: 1.8 oz
Ingredients:Star anise, cinnamon, ginger, chili pepper, clove, black pepper, cardamom, fennel seed, mac khen pepper
- Combine with soy sauce as a glaze for cooking protein or hearty vegetables
- Use as a sub for cinnamon in desserts
- Add to braises, beans and other long-cooked dishes
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Vibrant, rich orange turmeric grown in Costa Rica by reforestation experts![]()
Origin:Puriscal, Costa Rica
Size: 1.9 oz
Ingredients:Turmeric (Curcuma longa)
- Add to soups and stews for richness and color
- Whisk into hot water or milk for a healing beverage (sweeten as desired)
- Bloom in fat at the start of cooking curries
- Stir into a pot of rice as it cooks
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Our Smoked Star Anise is picked by hand in the mountains near the border between Vietnam and China. The cold, cloudy weather during the winter harvest means the star anise fruits need to be dried on racks near a wood fire, and they pick up a beautiful hint of smokiness. Grind the petals up for desserts and baked goods.![]()
Origin:Lang Son, Vietnam
Size: 0.5 oz
Ingredients:True star anise fruits (Illicium verum), smoked
- Add petals to homemade stocks, broths and braises
- Throw 1-2 pods into a pot of rice after adding water
- Add to your mulling spice mix for wine, pears, cocktails and teas
- Grind and add to spice cookies, holiday cakes and homemade frosting or whipped cream
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An aromatic homage to the trade winds across the Indian Ocean, our golden Swahili Coast Curry is descended from thousands of years of culinary exchange. The spices in this Origin Blend were grown in an organic agroforestry system and then dried, ground and blended by our partner cooperative.![]()
Origin:Stone Town, Zanzibar
Size: 2.1 oz
Ingredients:Cumin, coriander, garlic, turmeric, black pepper, fenugreek, fennel, ginger, cardamom
- Use as a rub for meat and vegetables for roasting
- Simmer in coconut milk for stews
- Bloom in oil or ghee to start cooking a fragrant dish
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Our Cayenne powder is an heirloom varietal called Arapaho, originally cultivated on the Great Plains. The peppers ripen to full maturity before being picked, and the powder is hot but not overpowering, with a sweeter backbone and slightly gentler bite than other Cayenne varieties. Perfect for adding heat to salsa, soups, stews, beans and roasted veggies.![]()
Origin:Fire Tongue Farms, California
Size: 1.6 oz![]()
Heat index: Hot![]()
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Ingredients:Capsicum annum v. Cayenne
- Add to soups and stews
- Sprinkle into a pot of beans or over hummus
- Spice up cooked veggies and eggs
- Add heat to salsas
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Our Royal Cinnamon is an heirloom variety not widely harvested or exported, and it exemplifies the intense sweetness and spiciness for which Vietnamese cinnamon is prized. Use it in place of Saigon or other cinnamons in pastries and baked goods, or sprinkle into rich, savory meat or tomato-based dishes.![]()
Origin:Quang Nam Mountains, Vietnam
Size: 1.8 oz
Ingredients:Royal cinnamon, ground (Cinnamomum loureiroi)
- Beautiful in baked goods, spice cookies and desserts
- Sprinkle over yogurt and oatmeal, and add to smoothies
- Brew with your favorite coffee or tea
SOURCING
Based in New Orleans, Nini Nguyen is a chef, instructor, and recipe developer. After starting her career in innovative kitchens like Eleven Madison Park, she gained fame on Top Chef season 16 and Top Chef: All-Stars Los Angeles.
Passionate about teaching, Chef Nini authored Đặc Biệt: An Extra Special Vietnamese Cookbook, blending Vietnamese heritage with Louisiana influence, set for release on August 27, 2024.
She made her Food Network debut in Tournament of Champions Season 5, contributes to Food & Wine, Food52, and Serious Eats, and shares kitchen tips on Instagram and TikTok: @chefnininguyen
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