Description
- Nutmegs are the actual seeds of the tree while mace is what is known as an airlthe protective coating of the seed.
- It still carries distinct flavors of nutmeg, but with subtle notes of pine, black pepper, and coriander-like citrus.
- Whole blade mace can be used just like a bay leaf, slowly releasing its flavor in long-cooking recipes. due to its delicate flavour, mace is widely used in light dishes like broth, soups, mashed potatoes and rice preparations.
- It gives a light orange hue to the recipes and can be used in cooking sauces, curries, pickles and ketchup.
- due to its warm subtle flavour, similar to that of pepper and cinnamon, it can also be used in brewing tea or masala milk.
- Mace is predominantly used in sweet dishes like pies, milk custards, puddings, fruit dishes, biscuits, muffins, cakes and breads.