Nutmegs Whole (Jaifal), 100G
Nutmeg is usually associated with sweet, spicy dishes, pies, puddings, custards, cookies and spice cakes. It combines well with many kinds of cheese and is included in souffle and cheese sauces. In soups it works with tomatoes, slit pea, chicken or black beans. It complements egg dishes and vegetables like cabbage, spinach, broccoli, beans onions, and eggplant.
Nutmeg is a large seed, which is oval in shape and has a bumpy hard surface. Nutmeg is used as a spice, to flavour both sweet and savoury meals. It is a popular ingredient, used in many worldwide cuisines including, Middle Eastern, Indian, Caribbean and some areas of Europe.
Nutmeg has a warming, sweet yet peppery taste. Its aroma is quite strongly perfumed and is similar in flavour to cinnamon and cloves. A little nutmeg goes a long way in any meal.
Nutmeg is always used ground or grated. Nutmeg has a strong association with winter comforts and Christmas time. Mulled wine, brandy snaps, ginger biscuits, eggnog and warm custard are traditionally seasoned with nutmeg and similar spices.
