🌶️Culinary Guide

The Spice Route

Explore our collection of 8 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

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8 spices found

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Clove

Clou de girofle

Native to the Maluku Islands (Indonesia), clove was once among the most valuable spices in the global spice trade.

Asie du Sud-Est, Indonésie

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Galangal

Galanga

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Galangal is a ginger-like rhizome widely used in Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia. Its aroma is more peppery and citrusy.

Asie, Asie du Sud-Est

fruits de mer

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Kampot pepper

Poivre de Kampot

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Kampot pepper is a Cambodian PGI pepper renowned worldwide.

Asie, Asie du Sud-Est

viandespoissons

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Mace

Macis

Mace is the lacy aril surrounding nutmeg, native to the Banda Islands in Indonesia. It has a more delicate aroma than nutmeg.

Asie du Sud-Est, Indonésie

poissonslégumes

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Nutmeg

Muscade

Nutmeg originates from the Banda Islands (Indonesia). It's a classic in European and Creole cooking, especially in creamy dishes.

Asie du Sud-Est, Amérique

légumes

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Saigon cinnamon

Cannelle de Saigon

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Saigon cinnamon (Vietnamese cassia) is prized for its high essential oil content and intense aroma.

Asie, Asie du Sud-Est

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Saigon cinnamon

Cannelle de Saigon

Saigon cinnamon (Vietnamese cassia) is prized for its high essential oil content and intense aroma.

Asie, Asie du Sud-Est

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Star anise

Anis étoilé

Star anise originates in Asia and is widely used in Chinese and Vietnamese cooking.

Asie, Asie du Sud-Est