Boaz Zehavi made aliyah on his own from Yemen at the age of 6, and was raised on a kibbutz. His marriage to Michal, herself a fellow Yemenite, brought back vivid childhood memories associated with cooking and primarily with Zkhug. Memories of Yemen’s landscapes, culture and pungent dishes took root and Zehavi Hakerem was established.

The Zehavi story revolves around the tastes and aromas produced by freshly chopped sweet chili peppers and crushed garlic mixed together with Cilantro and other spices.

Ever since Boaz Zehavi decided to introduce the world to the wonder of Zkhug his face has been looking at faces of happy customers from every one of our jars. His hard work perfected a secret recipe that has since made its home into the hearts of many.

In Boaz Zehavi’s own words,”Zkhug has been around for a very long time but until recently known to very little. The past decades have seen this spicy, sweet and healthy product gain wide recognition and following”.

We asked Boaz what he believed Zkhug has done to cooking and kitchens that have adopted it. “Our business was born of our love for garlic and chilies which are the pillars of our offering. These two ingredients are so complimentary that it is hard for me to address one without the other. Combined with special fresh herbs, our Zkhug adds a special aroma and spiciness to your dishes that it renders them obsolete without it”.

What is it that you want to give to your customers? “When preparing Zkhug the aroma sends me back to my youth and memories of Yemenite soup with Hilbe and Zkhug and the feeling that everything is alright. I try to capture all of those things in every one of my products and to offer them at a fair price so everyone can enjoy them also. I think we’ve done pretty well”.