Rice spice is an aromatic spice blend of lemon myrtle, pepperberries, cardamom, coriander, start anise and cinnamon that can be added to flavour rice or used to make a robust curry sauce for red meats. Mabu Mabu's range of pantry items is titled ‘Kara Meta.’ In the language of the Meriam People of Mer Island in the Torres Strait, this means ‘my home.’ Their small batch teas, spices, and sauces with Indigenous and tropical flavours are all made by hand and sourced from suppliers who are passionate about Australia's Indigenous food industry. Mabu Mabu is a saying in the Torres Strait that means ‘help yourself.’ It’s what you say before you dig into a big meal with friends and family.Nornie Bero is the head chef and business owner of Mabu Mabu. Originally from Mer Island in the Torres Strait, Nornie has been a professional chef for over 20 years. Nornie is on a mission to put Indigenous ingredients in kitchens across Australia. MAbu Mabu want people to be using, eating and celebrating Indigenous ingredients every day.
