The Taste of Ethiopia
Qulet ቁሌት is an authentic Ethiopian sauce base and spice range made in Ethiopia from 100% natural ingredients. No preservatives. Gluten-free. Vegan-friendly. Traditional Ethiopian food, ready in under 30 minutes.
Trusted by the Ethiopian diaspora. Discovered by food lovers worldwide.
Makers of Qulet ቁሌትAuthentic Ethiopian Sauce Base & Spices
Ethiopian cooking has a foundation. A slow-cooked base of onions and hand-blended spices that builds depth, carries heat, and holds a dish together from the first minute to the last.
Every Batch
Queen Sheba makes that foundation through Qulet and a growing range of Ethiopian sauce bases, spice blends, and cooking ingredients, all made in Ethiopia from 100% natural ingredients.
What Is Qulet?
Qulet is an authentic Ethiopian sauce base rooted in the cooking traditions of Ethiopia. Every jar holds the spice-rich base used to make dishes that would normally take most of the day to build from scratch, with that same depth of flavour in under 30 minutes.
The starting point for some of the most flavourful food on earth.
1 Jar
The real thing. Ready to cook.
Why We Made Qulet
Authentic Ethiopian cooking starts with a spice base that takes skill, time, and the right ingredients. For the diaspora abroad, those ingredients are often hard to find. For first-time cooks, the process can feel out of reach.
Our Quality Promise
100% natural ingredients. No artificial additives. No shortcuts. Produced to meet international food safety standards while staying true to how this food has always been made.
For Diaspora
A way back to the flavor memory of home.
For First Cooks
A real starting point without the barrier of scratch prep.
For Every Kitchen
Consistent depth whether you cook once a week or for a crowd.
If you grew up eating this food, Qulet will taste like home. If you are cooking Ethiopian food for the first time, this is the most honest place to start.
Who It Serves
From the taste of home to first discovery
For Ethiopians seeking the taste of home and for new audiences discovering Ethiopian cuisine for the first time.
Built for everyday kitchens across Europe and beyond.
Four Reasons Every Jar Earns Its Place
Ethiopian cooking has never needed shortcuts. The spice base does the work — and when it is done right, everything else falls into place. Every jar of Qulet carries that same standard.
Gluten Free
No wheat. No grains. Safe for gluten-sensitive diets, following the way Ethiopian food has always been prepared.
No Preservatives
What’s in the jar is exactly what belongs there. Nothing added to extend shelf life artificially.
100% Natural
Every ingredient comes from nature. No artificial flavourings, colourings or additives of any kind.
Vegan Friendly
Built on the Ethiopian fasting tradition — one of the world’s richest plant-based cooking cultures.
Ethiopia observes more than 180 fasting days per year in the Ethiopian Orthodox tradition. On those days, no meat, dairy or eggs are eaten. The result is a cuisine that has spent centuries perfecting plant-based cooking. Qulet honours that tradition.
Traditional Recipes
"Ethiopian food is built around the communal table. Dishes are placed together on a single large piece of injera, and everyone eats from the same plate. The recipes here are the dishes that have sat at the centre of that table for generations. Each one starts with Qulet."
Featured Dish
Misir Wot
Lentil Stew
Misir Wot is one of the most eaten dishes in Ethiopia. Red lentils slow-cooked in a spiced base until thick, deep and satisfying. It is eaten daily in homes across the country, served on injera for breakfast, lunch and dinner. This version uses Qulet as the foundation, carrying the full spice blend you would otherwise spend an hour building from scratch.
Ingredients
- 1 can Qulet or Qulet vegan
- 2-2.5dl red lentils
- 9dl boiling water
Preparation
- A side of Tikel Gomen (spiced cabbage and carrots) made with a second jar of Qulet
- A simple tomato and onion salad dressed with lemon
Three Steps to an Authentic Ethiopian Dish
You do not need a full spice cabinet. You do not need to have cooked Ethiopian food before. You need Qulet and three steps.
Heat
Pour Qulet into a saucepan. Warm over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring gently. Your spice base is ready.
Add
Add red lentils, meat or vegetables. Stir together for 10-15 minutes until everything is coated and beginning to cook.
Simmer
Add boiling water. Cover and simmer 15-20 minutes. Rest for a few minutes before serving. The flavour deepens as it stands.
Serve on injera for the full Ethiopian experience, or with rice, couscous or flatbread. Pairs well with Ayibe (Ethiopian fresh cheese), natural yogurt or cottage cheese.
See all recipes ->Ethiopian Food on International Shelves
Global interest in Ethiopian cuisine is growing fast. Food buyers, distributors and restaurant groups across Europe and beyond are actively looking for reliable, shelf-stable Ethiopian products that deliver consistent quality. That is what Qulet is built for.
We produce for scale. Every batch of Qulet follows the same recipe, the same natural ingredients, and the same standards, whether we are filling ten jars or ten thousand. Our packaging is designed for international retail and our supply process is export-documented from the start.
We work with distributors, retailers and foodservice partners. If you are sourcing authentic Ethiopian sauce bases or spices for your business, we want to hear from you.
Contact Us for Export Enquiries ->Shelf-Stable & Travel Safe
Sealed for long-distance shipping. No cold chain required. Built for international retail and distribution.
Scalable Supply
Consistent production cycles to meet retail, pallet or container demand. Reliable batch-to-batch quality.
Export Documentation
Full customs documentation prepared. We support smooth clearance for distributors across Europe and worldwide.
Get in Touch
Questions about ordering, stockist enquiries, export partnerships or anything else — reach us directly. We reply to every message.
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