🌶️Culinary Guide

The Spice Route

Explore our collection of 6 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

6 spices found

A
1 spice
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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
2 spices
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Graines de basilic

Inde, Asie
viandespoissons
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Poivre noir

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Native to India's Malabar Coast, black pepper has been one of the most traded spices in history, adding warmth and aromatic heat.

Inde
viandespoissons
G
1 spice
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Cumin vert

Inde
viandespoissons
T
1 spice
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Indian blend for tandoor marinades, colored with paprika and chili. Perfect for chicken, lamb and grilled vegetables.

Inde
viandespoissons
V
1 spice
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Vanille

Vanilla originated in Mexico and later spread to the Indian Ocean (Madagascar, Réunion). It's one of the most prized spices in baking.

Inde, Amérique
fruits