Welcome to the New York Shuk Family!
You’re here because you purchased (thank you!)—or were gifted (lucky you!)—our awesome new gift sets. Let’s dive in and get you cooking!
Before we start, here’s a little bit about us—our story and how it all began.
We’re Ron & Leetal Arazi, makers of Middle-Eastern spices & condiments and the founders of New York Shuk.
New York Shuk was born a decade ago after we moved to New York City from Israel. We felt that Middle-Eastern ingredients were under-represented in the grocery aisles. So, we took it upon ourselves to create the highest quality products to fully represent the rich and beautiful culinary culture of the Middle East and North Africa in our new community.
What started with a couscous booth at Brooklyn’s Smorgasburg food market is now a fully stocked pantry filled with 18 quintessential Middle-Eastern spices & condiments carried in over 1,700 stores nationwide.
Learn more about our Signature Harissa, zesty & herby Za’atar, Yemenite Kafe Hawaij & more.
Thank you for being a part of our journey, we hope our products will become staples in your everyday cooking.
Ron & Leetal x
Choose your adventure….
Signature Harissa
Adds depth and heat to soups, stews, and marinades, or simply spread on a sandwich. Try these recipes: Moroccan Potato Salad, Lentil Soup, Vegetarian Stuffed Onions and this epic Harissa Romesco Sauce, Chicken Wings with Harissa & Honey.
Preserved Lemon Paste
A flavor-packed secret weapon—use it to brighten dressings and sauces, marinate fish and chicken, or even elevate desserts and cocktails! Try these recipes: Roasted Pepper Salad, Burrata and Za’atar Chips, Lentil & Tahini Dip, Tuna Salad, Roasted Pepper & Chickpea Salad, Salmon with Preserved Lemon Paste, Preserved Lemon Pasta.
Shawarma BBQ Sauce
Perfect for grilling, roasting, as a flavorful glaze for proteins and vegetables, or even as a dipping sauce! Try these recipes: Fish Shawarma, Turkish Kofte (Mini Beef Burgers) , Chicken Shawarma Skewers.
Za’atar Spice
Sprinkle on eggs, mix into olive oil for dipping, use as a topping for breads and roasted dishes, or to season salads for a flavor change. Try these recipes:
Za’atar Roasted Chicken Over Sumac Potatoes, Labane, Za’atar Zucchini Ramen Noodles, Za'atar Sweet Potato Gratin.
Sumac Spice
Sprinkle sumac to add a tangy kick to salads, grains, and even cocktails! Try these recipes: Sumac Chicken and Squash, Turkish White Bean Salad, Za’atar Roasted Chicken Over Sumac Potatoes, Quick-Pickled Sumac Onions.
Shawarma Spice
When you think of Middle Eastern flavors, this is what comes to mind—big, bold, and vibrant, and our Shawarma Spice is where it’s at. It’s perfect for seasoning chicken, tofu, halloumi, or veggies before roasting (cauliflower shawarma is a favorite in our house!). Try these recipes: Lemon Yogurt & Sautéed Cauliflower, the classic Chicken Shawarma (or swap it with tofu or fish for a fun twist), crispy shawarma chickpeas to top your favorite salad, sauté mushrooms to top your hummus, or even mixed into your burger mixture for a juicy and flavorful option.
Baharat
The warm, earthy flavor of Baharat is your go-to for Middle Eastern cooking. Use it to season meats (try it in your meatball mix!), add depth to soups, or sprinkle on roasted vegetables and grains. Try these recipes: Mujadara, a Traditional Levantine Rice & Lentil Dish, Tahini-Yogurt Spread With Baharat Mushrooms, Braised Lamb-Stuffed Artichoke Hearts, Tuna Balls In A Tomato, Eggplant & Harissa Sauce.
Shawarma
When you think of Middle Eastern flavors, this is what comes to mind—big, bold, and vibrant, and our Shawarma Spice is where it’s at. It’s perfect for seasoning chicken, tofu, halloumi, or veggies before roasting (cauliflower shawarma is a favorite in our house!). Try these recipes: Lemon Yogurt & Sautéed Cauliflower, the classic Chicken Shawarma (or swap it with tofu or fish for a fun twist), crispy shawarma chickpeas to top your favorite salad, sauté mushrooms to top your hummus, or even mixed into your burger mixture for a juicy and flavorful option.
Shawarma Crispy Chickpeas perfect as a salad topper.
Za’atar Spice
Sprinkle on eggs, mix into olive oil for dipping, use as a topping for breads and roasted dishes, or to season salads for a flavor change. Try these recipes:
Za’atar Roasted Chicken Over Sumac Potatoes, Labane, Za’atar Zucchini Ramen Noodles, Za'atar Sweet Potato Gratin.
Sumac Spice
Sprinkle sumac to add a tangy kick to salads, grains, and even cocktails! Try these recipes: Sumac Chicken and Squash, Turkish White Bean Salad, Za’atar Roasted Chicken Over Sumac Potatoes, Quick-Pickled Sumac Onions.
Fiery Harissa
Turn up the heat! This harissa is perfect for adding bold, smoky flavors—skip the boring chili flakes and try it on pizza, over your morning eggs, avocado toast, or anywhere you need an extra va-va-voom! Try these recipes: Hummus with Harissa Mushrooms, Short Ribs, Chickpea & Harissa Stew, Chicken Wings with Harissa & Honey, Smoked Salmon and Harissa Spread, Harissa Bloody Mary.
Herby Harissa
This Herby Harissa sparks Mediterranean flavor into everything it touches. It’s great on sunny-side-up eggs, minestrone soup (or any soup, really!), roasted vegetables, and is amazing on pasta and pizza. Try these recipes: Herby Harissa Roasted Chicken and Lentil Soup with Herby Harissa.
Rosey Harissa
This Rosey Harissa brings all the flavor without the heat. It adds floral, earthy notes to soups and stews, mixes beautifully into grains, and is perfect on roasted meat or fish. Try these recipes: Smoked Salmon & Harissa Spread, Gravlax with Rosey Harissa, and Rice, Herbs and Harissa-Stuffed Onions.
Ras El Hanout
Known as the "head of the shop," this blend is as versatile as it gets. Add it to soups and stews for a touch of warm, aromatic flavor. I love mixing it into chicken patties, meatballs and our blend is designed to shine in "sweet" applications like baking, desserts, and even cocktails. Try these recipes: Spiced Apple Cider, Hot Chocolate, Braised Chicken with Harissa & Olives.
Hot Chocolate with Ras El Hanout
Hawaij
A Yemeni spice blend that’s perfect for soups (there’s no better companion to chicken soup!), stews, rice dishes, and rubs for chicken, fish, and meat. Try these recipes:
Sole Filet in Hawaij Butter with Spinach & Cherry Tomatoes, Preserved Lemon & Hawaij Chicken Marinade, Hawaij Roasted Carrots with Mung Beans and Preserved Lemon Yoghurt, fish kebabs, Chicken Soup, Hawaij Braised Celery.
Hawaij Fish Kebab, Tzatziki & Grated Tomatoes
