🌶️Culinary Guide

The Spice Route

Explore our collection of 36 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

36 spices found

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2 spices
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Poivre andaliman

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Andaliman pepper comes from Sumatra and belongs to the Sichuan-type pepper family.

Asie
viandespoissons
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Dried resin of Ferula assa-foetida, asafoetida has a very strong, unpleasant raw odor that transforms into subtle garlic and onion flavor when cooked.

Inde, Asie
viandespoissons
B
4 spices
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Graines de basilic

Inde, Asie
viandespoissons
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Ail noir

Black garlic is made by slowly fermenting garlic, popularized in Asia and embraced by modern cooking.

Asie
viandespoissons
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Graines de sésame noir

Unhulled version of sesame, black seeds have a more pronounced, earthy taste. Popular in Japanese cuisine for their decorative aspect.

Asie, Chine
viandespoissons
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Graines de bardane

Asie
viandespoissons
C
4 spices
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Graines de carotte

Asie
viandespoissons
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Mélange cinq-épices chinois

Traditional Chinese blend of five flavors: star anise, cloves, cinnamon, Sichuan pepper and fennel seeds. Base for Cantonese marinades.

Asie
viandespoissons
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Cannelle

Cinnamon is a sweet and warm spice with sweet and woody notes. Essential in baking and comfort dishes.

Asie, Chine
viandespoissons
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Fleur de coriandre

Coriander flower is used fresh or dried for its delicate aroma, especially in Asian cuisine.

Asie
poissonssalades
D
5 spices
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Basilic séché

Basil is a signature herb of Italian and Asian cuisines, known for its fresh, sweet aroma.

Méditerranée, Asie
poissonstomates
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Citron kaffir séché

Kaffir lime is widely used in Southeast Asia for its powerful, zesty aroma.

Asie
poissons
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Feuille de combava séchée

Native to Southeast Asia, kaffir lime leaves are prized for their intense citrus aroma.

Asie
poissons
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Basilic thaï séché

Basil is a signature herb of Italian and Asian cuisines, known for its fresh, sweet aroma.

Asie, Méditerranée
poissonstomates
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Zeste de yuzu séché

Yuzu is a highly aromatic Japanese citrus.

Asie
poissons
G
5 spices
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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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Native to Central Asia, garlic has been used for thousands of years across Mediterranean and Asian cuisines.

Méditerranée, Asie
viandesvolailles
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Graines de coriandre verte

Asie
viandespoissons
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Baie du Sichuan verte

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Green Sichuan pepper is harvested earlier than red, offering a fresher, more citrus-forward profile.

Asie
volaillespoissons
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Réglisse moulue

Root of Glycyrrhiza glabra, licorice offers a sweet, slightly bitter aroma. Used in both sweet preparations and some savory dishes.

Méditerranée, Asie
viandespoissons
H
1 spice
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Graines de chanvre

Asie
viandespoissons
K
2 spices
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Kaffir lime zest is widely used in Southeast Asia for its powerful aroma.

Asie
poissons
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Poivre de Kampot

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Kampot pepper is a Cambodian PGI pepper renowned worldwide.

Asie, Asie du Sud-Est
viandespoissons
L
2 spices
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Basilic citronné

Basil is a signature herb of Italian and Asian cuisines, known for its fresh, sweet aroma.

Asie, Méditerranée
poissonstomates
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Citronnelle

Stalks of Cymbopogon citratus, lemongrass has an intense, fresh citrus aroma. Pillar of Thai and Vietnamese cuisine, it flavors soups and curries.

Asie, Asie du Sud-Est
viandespoissons
S
4 spices
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Baie de sansho

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Sansho is a Japanese pepper related to Sichuan pepper, long used for its citrusy, numbing notes.

Asie
volaillepoisson
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Japanese seven-spice blend including chili, Sichuan pepper, citrus zest and sesame seeds. Perfect on noodles and soups.

Asie
viandespoissons
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Tamarin fumé

Smoked tamarind is a modern variation with deep flavor.

Asie
viandessauces barbecue
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Graines d'anis étoilé

Asie, Chine
viandespoissons
T
2 spices
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Poivre de Timut

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Nepalese cousin of Sichuan pepper, Timut pepper stands out with pronounced grapefruit and passion fruit notes. Electrifying sensation on the palate.

Asie
viandespoissons
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Graines de sésame grillées

Cultivated for thousands of years in Africa and Asia, sesame is widely used across Middle Eastern, Asian, and African cuisines.

Asie, Moyen-Orient
poissonssalades
V
1 spice
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Coriandre vietnamienne

Vietnamese coriander (rau ram) is widely used in Southeast Asia, offering a peppery, citrusy flavor.

Asie, Asie du Sud-Est
poissonssalades
W
4 spices
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Wasabi (poudre)

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Wasabi is an iconic Japanese root.

Asie
poissons crus
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White Sarawak pepper comes from Malaysia and is valued for its gentle aroma.

Asie, Asie du Sud-Est
volaillespoissons
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Graines de sésame blanc

Cultivated for thousands of years in Africa and Asia, sesame is widely used across Middle Eastern, Asian, and African cuisines.

Asie, Moyen-Orient
poissonssalades
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Kaffir lime entier séché

Asie, Asie du Sud-Est
viandespoissons