Nutmeg powder is a spice obtained by grinding the seeds of the nutmeg tree (Myristica fragrans). It is known for its warm, sweet and slightly spicy aroma, and is used in cooking to flavor both sweet and savory dishes. Among its common uses are the preparation of desserts, hot drinks such as mulled wine, and meat or vegetable dishes.
Shirò is a spicy dish typical of the cuisine of the Horn of Africa, particularly Ethiopia and Eritrea, which is served hot on fermented enjera bread. This mixture represents the union of various ingredients that compose it, ready to create a creamy and aromatic chickpea Shirò, perfect to accompany your dishes, exotic or not.
Ingredients:
chickpea flour, black cardamom, white cumin, black cumin, basil, garlic, ginger, salt.
Tonka beans are an exotic and strongly aromatic ingredient, adding a complex, unique spicy scent to your sweet or savory recipes. Furthermore, they have a high content of coumarin, a beneficial antioxidant substance.
Of Indonesian origin, curry has also become a fundamental ingredient in Western recipes. It will enrich the flavor making a pleasant tantalizing scent in all your dishes.
This chili pepper produces a unique spice, thanks to the smoking process. The Jalapeno variety is particularly tasty, capable of giving a lively flavor, with a high degree of spiciness but versatile for any type of dish. Exuberant on meat, fish, vegetables and fillings, the green Jalapeno chili pepper enhances the flavor and stimulates the appetite.
The mix of spicy peppers of Ethiopian cuisine is enriched with many shades of flavors to create a pungent and intense condiment. Excellent for flavoring red or white meat, it can also be used for vegetables, fish or other dishes, mixed with oil or sauces. If you want to try it in its typical dish, the Mit Mità enhances the flavors of the beef tartare (Kifto).
Cardamom is a spice particularly loved in the East and in Arab countries, with a pungent, slightly spicy and fruity aroma, with hints of lemon and eucalyptus, but it is now also used in European cuisines. It is also rich in beneficial properties for health, and also for beauty: perfect for obtaining healthy herbal teas.
Teff is a cereal typical of Ethiopia and Eritrea, highly nutritious and naturally gluten-free. Teff flour is a discovery with a delicate flavour, which brings wellbeing to the kitchen, both for gluten-free dishes and to give an exotic touch to your recipes. It is available in the light or dark version, diversified according to the variety.