Mixed Spice
"This finely ground mixture is usually found on the spice shelves of shops, but it loses flavour quite quickly. Here is a South African version, which can be crushed in a mortar and pestle or ground in a blender. Keep tightly closed away from sun."
photo by luvcookn
- Ready In:
- 10mins
- Ingredients:
- 6
- Yields:
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12 tablespoons
ingredients
- 29.58 ml whole cloves
- 29.58 ml allspice berries
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 4.92 ml black peppercorns, whole
- 44.37 ml ground ginger
- 44.37 ml ground nutmeg
directions
- Grind or pound together the whole spices, then add the 2 ground spices.
- You could grind them finer in a coffee bean or spice grinder, or in a blender.
- It does not have to be finely ground!
- Store in an airtight bottle.
- This mixture is often used sparingly in puddings, cakes, cookies, and in milk-based or custard-based desserts.
- It adds a delicious flavour to meats.
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Reviews
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Just love the earthiness of this blend. I am looking forward to using this. I used nutmeg that a friend brought back from the Barbados. It came complete with the mace coating. I am not sure where to use it...but I think perhaps I will make a yeasted sweet bread and add this yummy blend. Again Zurie...a recipe that I am excited about trying. Thank you for sharing. -
I LOVE the concept of mixing your own Spices! to adjust according to cuisine,whims,and availability. Keep your old, empty spice jars to resurrect as your Signature Spice.
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Zurie
South Africa
I'm a widow, retired, and I love cooking. I live on the coast in South Africa and I love seafood. You're welcome to my recipes (all kinds, definitely not just seafood!) Just remember that no recipe is ever cast in stone -- adjust to your taste!
The photo was taken at a rustic seaside restaurant on our West Coast, approx 1 year ago (2016).
