Grains of Paradise
These little pyramid shaped clay-red seeds are used like peppercorns and coriander in West African cuisine. They introduce citrus and hazelnut notes and are ripe with jasmine flavors, perfect for finishing. Grains of paradise are also used in a range of Middle Eastern dishes such as lamb and eggplant. They pair well with meat rubs, soups, and stews
Aframomum melegueta, grains of paradise, melegueta pepper, alligator pepper, Guinea grains, ossame, or fom wisa
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Shipping & Questions
Shipping & Questions
Orders ship from our shop at 104 Avenue B in New York. Questions about an order, or looking for something you don't see? Email info@sos-chefs.com or call 212.505.5813.
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Every jar chosen by Atef herself — Nepalese timut pepper to Iranian blue salt.
Packed locally
Filled by hand in the same room the city's chefs shop in.
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Thirty years of "Yes, Chef" — white truffles flown anywhere, on request.
Every ingredient has a story
Where it grew, who grew it, and exactly what to do with it.
I created SOS Chefs in 1996, a small wholesale business with only a few items. It grew organically into hundreds of carefully chosen products, always keeping quality, efficiency, and originality at its heart.
Atef Boulaabi — Owner, SOS Chefs
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