Spices · Food pairing guide
What goes with Nutmeg?
Nutmeg has a warm, woody and sweet-spice impression with a persistent finish. The kernel and the surrounding mace are different ingredients. This profile uses nutmeg as a seasoning within food, with the form and distribution more useful than an unexplained number of grater passes.
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Pairing principles
What pairs well with Nutmeg?
Use nutmeg to give a restrained aromatic layer to a defined dairy, egg, vegetable or starch base. The base does not need added sugar for that effect. Distribute the seasoning through the base before adding a separate nutmeg finish, which can easily become dominant.
Food pairing ideas for Nutmeg
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