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Homiah

4.7 • 53 Reviews

Homiah makes spices and sauces inspired by Southeast Asian heritage.

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Homiah Reviews

4.7

Homiah earns high marks in reviews for delivering authentically Southeast Asian flavors—standouts include Malaysian Red Curry, Laksa, Indonesian Rendang, and Seaweed Sambal Chili Crunch—that are fast, fragrant, and easy to use at home; it works for effortless, restaurant-caliber meals. Weaknesses noted in the reviews include small or inconsistent serving sizes, occasional mild heat or diluted flavor, sunflower oil as a first ingredient, allergens like shellfish, and a desire for clearer guidance and larger pack sizes.

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  • 10mo ago

    Homiah makes cooking Southeast Asian dishes feel effortless. The Malaysian red curry and Indonesian rendang are standouts, rich, bold, and full of flavor. Super convenient without sacrificing authenticity.

  • 3y ago

    It took me a few months to use all three flavors, but we finally did this last weekend and I loved the Indonesian rendang kit the most. We made it with tofu and mushrooms. Excellent flavor, I added a fresh squeeze of lime and jalapeños for some freshness at the end.

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    I think the portion sizes might be a bit off. Or maybe it’s me… for dinner for 2, we used both packets and had a small portion of leftovers. Honestly I got the same sense of shame that I get when my takeout order for 1 arrives with 5 sets of chopsticks. Again, might be a me problem. Aside from my sense of shame, Homiah had great flavor and was easy to use.

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  • 4y ago

    This far exceeded my expectations. There are some basic outlines of how to use the simmer sauce on the back of the packet which gave me enough confidence to get a little fancy with it. The meal turned out excellent and required very little work on my part.

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    One packet of sauce is more than enough for two people - I would venture to say it would serve 3 - 4 if you're cooking for kids or lighter eaters.

  • 4y ago

    I am definitely a beginner cook but I am always looking for ways to make my life easier when I do decide to cook. However, I am a huge fan of food, so I would love to be able to make recipes at home that are easy and delicious. Homiah seems like an excellent option for some people, but I do not think it really hit the mark for me. I decided to make the red curry as that is the one my brother wanted us to make and normally this would be too much food for me. I used my favorite Caraway pan to cook the curry, and things for the most part went well. It was super simple to make. But for me as a beginner chef who did not grow up eating curries, it was not immediately obvious how big to cut the chicken, potatoes, or carrots. I think a pointer for how big the pieces should be would be helpful, as some potato pieces were not fully cooked. I cannot say the end result was aesthetically pleasing, as almost none of the dishes I make are. I am always left wondering, was it something I did, or is it just the recipe? The picture of the curry on the website does not look very thick at all, so I think this was how it was supposed to turn out (though the liquid had some ingredient separation as you can see in the picture I included). However, the most notable difference is that the sauce did not seem to really permeate the rest of the ingredients as it appears to on the website. And overall this dish was not too flavorful, especially compared to curries from restaurants. It did have a little kick to it that forced me to get some milk, but it was not crazy spicy, which was good since the package only showed two chilis out of four. It is possible that this is exactly what the dish is supposed to taste like, as it is Malaysian curry. Around me, there are not really Malaysian restaurants, though I have had lots of Thai and Indian food. I still do hope to eventually try the other two spice kits that were given to me, though I will have to wait until I see my brother again since this makes too much for just me! And that brings me to my conclusion that this was just not for me. I would rather spend my money at a restaurant that sells curry than have to buy a spice kit, chicken, potatoes, carrots, and coconut milk. To me eating out is almost always worth it since it guarantees a tasty meal, no dishes, and almost always leftovers. But obviously, someone with a family would have a very different viewpoint than this. Maybe I would have come to a better conclusion had I chosen a different dish to make, but only time will tell if my decision will change!

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    Indicate how big the pieces should be for anything that needs to be cut up and added to the curry.

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What is Homiah?

Homiah makes spices and sauces inspired by Southeast Asian heritage.

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Say hello to restaurant-quality Southeast Asian dishes in the comfort of your home. With Homiah’s premium spice kits, just choose your protein, simmer and serve up a bowl of wholesome deliciousness in minutes.