Curio Spice Co. Signature Blend Bonga Spice in a tin

Top-down view of Bonga Spice with chilies, coriander, cumin, and more.

Ethiopian women who helped source Bonga Spice.

Bulk 16 oz. jar of Bonga Spice, an Ethiopian-inspired green chile rub

Bonga Spice

Name: Bonga Spice
Rating: 4.86 (7 reviews)

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This green, piquant blend is inspired by the verdant countryside of Bonga, Ethiopia where we source herbs and spices from a women’s cooperative. Made with green chilies in lieu of the traditional red, our Bonga Spice blend is anchored in iconic flavors like koseret (a lemony herb) and besobela (a type of basil). Rub onto chicken, beef, or veggies for mildly hot, lively flavor. Use to season lentils or sautéed greens. Great for marinating too!

Product Details

Tasting Notes Herbal, Earthy, Piquant, and Citrusy

Pairs Well With Greens, meats, lentils

Each of our Signature Blends is an original creation by our founder Claire Cheney inspired by the people, places, and seasons encountered in her travels. From professional chefs to novice home cooks these aromatic and unique blends are sure to inspire delicious creativity.

Ingredients

Contains Chilies, coriander, cumin, koseret, besobela (basil), turmeric, black cardamom, nigella, parsley, garlic.

Allergens Allium

Heat Level Medium

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Customers praised this versatile spice blend as "outstanding" and "the best blend around." Works excellently on chicken, fish tacos, vegetables, avocado, and lentils. Described as "fresh and fragrant" with a mild-to-medium heat level. One customer noted the flavor may be less vibrant than expected. Beautiful tin packaging appreciated.

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4 stars: 1 (14%)
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2 stars: 0 (0%)
1 star: 0 (0%)

This is a perfect rub for tantaling baked or grilled chicken thighs.

I am glad to see Curio selling it in bulk.

An absolute fave of our family's! It has the perfect amount of spice and we love it on meat or veggies!

I don't usually cook with blends since I like to make up my own flavor mixtures, but Bonga is an outstanding blend!! I now regularly sprinkle it on avocado/guac and roasted potatoes/eggplant, and it takes these simple ingredients to the next level!

Best blend around! The lemon, honey chicken thigh recipe is amazing. Fish tacos, beans, lentils, roasted veggies, you name it. Do yourself a favor and order two.

So fresh and fragrant, really nice blend. its a mildish
heat leval but still satisfying and interesting. I love it and also the tin is beautiful

Not getting as much vibrant green flavor from this as it is pretty, maybe I should be using more or something I’m not sure.

Shop the Tasting Notes

HERBAL

Curio Spice Co. fair-trade single origin sustainable Indian cumin seed in a glass jar from above.

EARTHY

PIQUANT

CITRUSY

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