The importance of a spice mixture for Jews from Yemen
by editors@theworld.org (Sarah Ventre) from The World: Latest Stories on (#709DS)
Hilbe is a legendary condiment, believed to have been mentioned in the Talmud, the ancient Jewish book of laws. It's considered a folk medicine, a cure all, a source of strength, and also just really tasty. Reporter Sarah Ventre has the story of how Yemenite Jews proliferated hilbe, and why it's nearly impossible to find outside of Israel.
This story originally aired on July 9, 2024.