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Best Exotic Spices to Have in Your Pantry
by Kristen White Blogger Cooking is not just a hobby but a life’s necessity. However, since eating is something you do thrice or more every day, it is easy to slip into that rut like situation. It can be boring to use the same ingredients over and over again, making your cooking tedious rather than a fun experience.But exotic spices are so flavourful and unique that by their simple addition, you will be able to enhance the taste of your dish by leaps and bounds. Adding these spices to your pantry is the best and the quickest way to make your dishes more exciting.
If you have never cooked with exotic spices, then here is a list of some exclusive ones that you should definitely have on hand!
Smoked Serrano Chili Powder
Serrano chili peppers are known for their spicy and bold heat. It is very easy to find smoked version of the serrano chilies that you can ground into a powder and sprinkle it on your dishes for a dash of spiciness.
This spice is rich and smoky in flavour that can heat up your favourite dishes or enhance the taste of your Homemade Harissa Paste Recipe. You can include it in your egg dishes, chili, stews, and a number of Mexican recipes.
Saffron
Did you know that saffron is the world’s most expensive spice? However, don't let that intimidate you because you need very small amount of saffron to add a wealth of flavour to your dishes. The high price is due to the fact that saffron can only be harvested by hand.
Just one strand will add a beautiful golden colour to any dish and release a sweet aroma that will make your food look and smell heavenly. You can either purchase it whole or in a ground form. It is commonly used in Persian, Arabian, Indian, and European dishes.
Turmeric
Also known as Indian saffron, turmeric is a spice native to India and gives off the same colour as the saffron. However, it belongs to the ginger family and packs in itself many health benefits. Apart from lending a luscious yellow colour to your curries and dishes, turmeric also has a distinct flavour that gives a hint of mustard.
Sumac
Sumac is what makes the Best Middle Eastern Spice Mix that can be used in number of ways in your dishes.
This spice is easily identifiable as red berries that are grown in parts of Iran and Turkey. These berries are ground into a coarse powder and then sold as a spice. Its flavour is similar to lemon juice and adds a beautiful red colour to any dish. It is commonly used in Arabic and Lebanese dishes.
Even though these spices are exotic, you can easily find them online.
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