The season of giving is upon us, and we’ve got the perfect list for the foodie in your life. This gift guide covers what our team considers the essentials from AAPI businesses that celebrate their heritage by sharing it with the world. The key word is convenience, as we cover AAPI cupboard essentials, easy-to-cook curry packs, and snacks that are guaranteed to make the perfect gift!
Blue Cut Aprons
But first, some protection from curry splashes! Blue Cut Aprons creates high quality and customizable kitchen uniforms. Their aprons are suitable for both casual and professional activities, making protection from stains and spills achievable. The AAPI- owned company also produces chef coats, bib aprons, hats, and more. Cleanliness is one of many important factors when cooking holiday meals, and Blue Cut Aprons strives to provide seamless support for your festive feasts.
Fly By Jing Sichuan Chilli Crisp
A staple in the kitchen, this Fly By Jing Sichuan Chili Crisp is the perfect choice of a gift for those who love spice. Crafted in Chengdu, Sichuan Chili Crisp is hot, spicy, crispy, numbing, and incredibly savory. Rich in flavor but not overly hot, it will add a bold taste to your food. Perfect for spicing up your festive feast!
Bokksu
Whether you’re looking to gift some snacks to last throughout the year or just for the holiday season, Bokksu is for you. Founded in 2016, Bokksu provides subscribers with unique monthly snacks from Japan. The boxes are curated to represent different themes, such as Japanese holidays, prefectures, and even Hello Kitty, making each new box an exciting monthly mystery! Snacks include teas, cookies, candies, and more.
Homiah Spice Kit Trio
Homiah‘s Spice Kit celebrates some of South East Asia’s most beloved dishes. From the aromatic flavors of Laksa to the richness of red curry and the depth of rendang, together this trio makes the perfect gift for anyone who loves their SEA cuisine. These spices are easy to prepare and even easier to enjoy from the comfort of your home.
3 Pack Sam Fore Signature Collection
Renowned Chef Meherwan Irani created Spicewalla as a love letter to his Indian heritage. Several of the recipes have been passed through generations. With over 30 original specialty blends to choose from, there is something for both professional and home chefs to enjoy. Spicewalla collaborated with Chef Sam Fore to honor her Sri Lankan heritage with a 3 Pack Signature collection of superb spices and seasonings. Add to that special someone’s collection of spices and seasonings this holiday season with Fore’s Fried Chicken Spice, Meatball, and Seafood curry powders.
Moshi Sparkling Beverages
Moshi offers an innovative spin on sparkling beverages with its Asian ingredients and flavors. A treat to the taste buds, Moshi comes in three refreshing base flavors: Uji Matcha, Yuzu, and Oolong Tea. All flavors are vegan, kosher, and gluten-free!
Bean & Bean Coffee
Mother-daughter owned coffee shop Bean & Bean Coffee is an NYC-based store that sells a worldwide range of Q Grader coffee beans. This is a perfect gift idea for your dearest coffee enthusiasts because they have a selection of gift sets such as “Around The World Coffee” or their monthly and yearly subscription of coffee beans!
BobaBam
Got that one friend that’s always battling a boba craving? BobaBam’s Variety Packs are the perfect gift for all boba lovers. With four servings in a pack, this instant boba drink kit comes in classic flavors like Milk Tea and Brown Sugar, but it is also available in Mango, Strawberry, Coffee, Matcha, and Taro. Mix and match to curate a box that fits your resident boba lover!
Pika Pika’s Pantry Darling Duo
Pika Pika’s speciality spreads in Coconut and Calamansi come in a duo pack that is both sweet and savory, with all natural ingredients and zero preservatives. Created by founder Gino Chua, these spreads are part of their mission to spread joy with the flavors they grew up with. The Calamansi Marmalade can be used in dressings or marinades and their vegan Coconut Spread can be put on pancakes or french toast. They’re the perfect duo for gifting!
Down The Road Spice Co. Chai Masala
Mansi Shah’s mission to rewrite the narratives surrounding Indian cuisine and the western notion that it lacked diversity led to the creation of her own spice company, Down The Road Co. Together with her father, she curated easy to use masala blends that make cooking Indian recipes simple yet satisfying. The company sells masalas that are traditionally found in the ordinary Indian spice cupboard, along with some family signatures like The Kitchen Queen Masala. We recommend you try the chai masala!
From EnVi’s Culture Team to you, we hope you have a delicious and lively holiday season!
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