Spice up your life.
The next time you’re craving something new, try out these seven spices and spice blends.
It’s mild, slightly sweet and very smoky.
This Indian spice blend is used to add fragrant complexity to dishes from across South Asia.
Garam masala is sort of a general term that indicates a mix of warm spices.
In South Asia, cooks make their own blends, so it varies based on the region and cuisine.
In other words: pure magic.
Berbere is often mixed with oil to make a paste that’s used as a condiment.
Berbere is usually spicy, so keep that in mind if you’re sensitive to heat.
Use it anywhere that you might normally use crushed red pepper, and your taste buds will thank you.
Just remember that the spice is salty, so adjust your salt proportions accordingly.
You could also top thisvegetarian udon soupwith shichimi togarashi.
It will perk up any dish.
It’s also great to season homemade fries or to brighten up vinaigrettes and marinades.
Allspice, which looks similar to black peppercorns, has so many savory applications.
Just buy whole allspice and grind it yourself, since pre-ground spices lose their aroma and flavor quickly.
