The Spice Route
Explore our collection of 5 spices from around the world. Discover their origins, flavors and culinary uses.
How to use The Spice Route?
The Spice Route is your complete guide to mastering the art of spices in cooking. Each detailed entry gives you:
- Geographic origin and history of the spice
- Taste profile with intensity and heat level
- Perfect pairings with meats, fish and vegetables
- Usage tips and mistakes to avoid
- Substitutions if you don't have the spice
5 spices found
Piment cascabel
A dried Mexican pepper named 'rattle' because its seeds make noise when shaken.
Piment de Cayenne
Cayenne pepper is tied to the cuisines of the Americas and spread worldwide after early exploration. It brings clean, sharp heat.
Piment chilhuacle
A rare pepper from Oaxaca, Mexico, essential for traditional mole negro.
Chili negro
Negro chili is a Mexican pepper dried until dark, commonly used in mole sauces.
Chili pasilla
Pasilla is a dried Mexican chili widely used in traditional sauces for its deep, slightly fruity notes.