From Auria Abraham’s family kitchen in Seremban, Malaysia, Auria’s Malaysian Kitchen makes small-batch pantry staples that bring authentic Malaysian flavor to American home cooking. Handmade in New York, the company’s sambals and spice blends follow family recipes shaped by Malaysia’s Malay, Chinese and Indian culinary influences. Its WBE-certified products have drawn attention from outlets including The New York Times, Bon Appétit and The Wall Street Journal.
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Mama Lam'sFrom a homesick Malaysian immigrant’s family recipe to a Queens kitchen, Mama Lam’s makes small-batch curry pastes and sauces rooted in the flavors of Ulu Yam, Malaysia. Mama Lam and her daughter Cassandra launched the company in 2016 after decades of preparing the recipes for family gatherings, and the products are still made family-style in New York City.
Terranean Spices, Spreads & SnacksTerranean Spices, Spreads & Snacks makes Lebanese-American pantry foods and snacks, including twice-baked pita chips and authentic za’atar blends and spreads. Founded around Tina’s wish to share the wholesome flavors she grew up with, the company makes its products in the USA while keeping Lebanese-Syrian traditions at the center. Its small-batch za’atar spread is made with extra-virgin olive oil, and the business is certified women-owned and Non-GMO Project Verified.CLEVELAND, OH
Hazy Fudge, LLCHazy Fudge is a 100% women-owned, family-operated business that grew from a gift made in its founder’s kitchen at Hazy Hollow Acres. Based in New York’s Finger Lakes, the company makes its products in small batches with more than 60% New York ingredients and holds Taste NY certification.DUNDEE, NY
Cafe SpiceBorn from a New York City family’s spice and restaurant tradition, Cafe Spice makes chef-crafted, ready-to-eat Indian and globally inspired meals for the grocery and foodservice markets. The Malhotra family launched Cafe Spice as a more casual, experimental take on Indian dining, and today Culinary Director Chef Hari Nayak develops its recipes at the company’s USDA-certified facility in New York’s Hudson Valley. Its meals, including offerings such as Chicken Tikka Masala and Channa Masala, bring restaurant-style flavors to the table in minutes.NEW WINDSOR, NY