The Complete Book of Spices"Exotic and aromatic, subtle and pungent, spices have for centuries had the power to provoke wars, to build and destroy empires. Spices played an important role both in national economies and in daily life. Today, they are once again a key ingredient in the kitchen cupboard, as ever more unusual spices are becoming available. Combining informative text with atmospheric photographs, 'The Complete Book of Spices' is a comprehensive, practical guide to recognizing and using spices. It reveals their historical significance and the development of the spice trade, as well as the diverse applications of spices today. An A-Z index presents a fascinating photographic catalog of familiar and exotic spices, from allspice and cinnamon to nutmeg and zedoary. Each spice is shown in its various guises -- whole, dried, ground, flaked, candied, or pickled -- with information on its origins and history; its cultivation; its aroma and flavor; its culinary, and other uses. An illustrated guide to spice mixtures features traditional spice blends from around the world, with recipes and ingredients for such exotic mixes as Bengali panch phoron, Chinese five spices, and Moroccan ras el hanout, as well as curry powders and garam masala, pickling, pudding, and barbecue spices. 'The Complete Book of Spices' also includes more than 80 delicious recipes, using both individual spices and blends, ranging from Moroccan tagines and Middle Eastern kofta to European spiced breads and cakes. A household section shows how to exploit the aromatic properties of spices in potpourri and pomanders. Evocatively illustrated in full color, 'The Complete Book of Spices' is both an intriguing guide to the wealth of the world's spices and an inspirational recipe book, which will encourage every cook to explore and enjoy their unique and varied flavors."-- |
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... cassia is sometimes known as Chinese cinnamon . Cassia and cinnamon , another member of the laurel family . are used interchangeably in many countries , and in the United States cassia is often sold simply as cinnamon . Although they ...
... cassia is sometimes known as Chinese cinnamon . Cassia and cinnamon , another member of the laurel family . are used interchangeably in many countries , and in the United States cassia is often sold simply as cinnamon . Although they ...
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... cassia by its tan color , which is paler than the red - brown of cassia . Distribution Native to Sri Lanka , also grown in India , Brazil , Indonesia , the West Indies , and Indian Ocean islands . The largest producer is Sri Lanka ...
... cassia by its tan color , which is paler than the red - brown of cassia . Distribution Native to Sri Lanka , also grown in India , Brazil , Indonesia , the West Indies , and Indian Ocean islands . The largest producer is Sri Lanka ...
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... cassia , star anise , cardamom , dried ginger , fagara , licorice root and cassia buds . This mixture is used in a technique common throughout China called flavor - potting , where meat is steeped in a rich spiced sauce ; the sauce ...
... cassia , star anise , cardamom , dried ginger , fagara , licorice root and cassia buds . This mixture is used in a technique common throughout China called flavor - potting , where meat is steeped in a rich spiced sauce ; the sauce ...
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The Complete Book of Spices: A Practical Guide to Spices and Aromatic Seeds Jill Norman No preview available - 1995 |
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1/2 tsp ground ½ tsp ajowan allspice Appearance & growth Aroma & taste asafetida baking beans berries black peppercorns boil brown butter caraway cardamom cassia cayenne celery century chicken cinnamon cloves cloves garlic cooking coriander coriander seeds cream crushed Culinary CULTIVATION Distribution dishes dried essential oil fagara fenugreek finely chopped fish five-spice powder flavor flour flowers fruit frying g 1 lb g 1 oz g ½ galangal garam masala garlic grains of paradise green grind India Indonesia ingredients lemon grass lemon juice mace meat medicine minutes ml 1/4 cups ml 2 tbsp mustard seeds nigella nutmeg olive oil onion paprika peeled pickles plant preheated oven pungent ras el hanout recipe red chilies rice saffron salad salt and pepper sambal sauce seeds 1 tsp SERVES sesame seeds shallots simmer sliced spice blends SPICE INDEX spice mixtures star anise Stir sugar tamarind trassi turmeric vanilla vegetables vinegar warm