Surinamese Spices & Seasonings

The power of Surinamese cuisine lies in its spices and seasonings. From a fragrant masala for roti to a rich ketjap for Surinamese bami or nasi: with the right ingredients, you give every dish its authentic taste. At Tjin's Toko, you will find a carefully curated selection of Surinamese spices, marinades, sambals, and other seasonings with which you can bring the flavors of Suriname to life at home.

With Surinamese roots, Tjin's Toko has been a trusted address for Surinamese people and lovers of Surinamese cuisine for many years. Whether you are looking for a specific spice mix or a complete marinade for meat, chicken, or fish, you will find everything here to cook authentic Surinamese food.

Authentic flavors from Suriname

Surinamese cuisine is a unique mix of Creole, Hindustani, Javanese, and Chinese influences. This is reflected in the spice cabinet. Aromatic spices, spicy peppers, and powerful marinades form the basis of many well-known Surinamese dishes.

In this category, you will find, among others:

• Surinamese masala
• Ketjap
• Marinades
• Sambal
• Madame Jeanette products
• Spice mixes
• Spices
• Sauces
• Essences
• Colorings

Whether you are making a quick meal or cooking an elaborate meal for family and friends, with the right spices and seasonings, you will immediately taste the difference.

From roti to Surinamese bami

Many Surinamese classics start with the right spices.

Masala is essential for traditional roti. Ketjap and marinades give Surinamese bami, nasi, and grilled meat their characteristic taste. Sambals and Madame Jeanette provide the spicy kick that makes many Surinamese dishes so popular.

These seasonings also play a leading role in barbecue dishes, stews, and chicken dishes. Thanks to the influence of Chinese and Javanese cuisine, soy sauce, spice mixes, and other Asian ingredients are also widely used.

For every Surinamese home cook

Whether you grew up with Surinamese cuisine or want to discover it for the first time, good spices make the difference.

With the products from this category, you can prepare, among others:

• Roti
• Pom
• Surinamese bami
• Surinamese nasi
• Saoto
• Moksi Alesi
• Brown beans with rice
• Bara
• Grilled chicken
• Surinamese barbecue

For Surinamese people and lovers of Surinamese cuisine

For many Surinamese people, these spices and seasonings are essential in the kitchen. That is why Tjin's Toko has been a trusted address for authentic Surinamese products and familiar flavors for many years.

Even when you are looking for the right ingredients to cook Surinamese food at home, you will find a carefully selected assortment of spices, marinades, and seasonings here.

Frequently asked questions

Which Surinamese spices do you sell?

At Tjin's Toko, you will find, among others, masala, spice mixes, spices, sambal, ketjap, marinades, and other authentic Surinamese seasonings.

What is Surinamese masala?

Masala is an aromatic spice mix that is widely used in Hindustani Surinamese cuisine. It is an important ingredient for dishes such as roti and various curries.

Which ketjap do you use for Surinamese dishes?

That varies depending on the recipe. Ketjap is widely used in Surinamese bami, nasi, marinades, and various meat dishes.

Which spices do I need for Surinamese cooking?

Widely used ingredients are masala, ketjap, sambal, Madame Jeanette, spice mixes, spices, and marinades. The exact combination depends on the dish you are making.

Are these products suitable for authentic Surinamese recipes?

Yes. Our spices and seasonings are used daily by Surinamese people and lovers of Surinamese cuisine to prepare authentic dishes at home.