? All About Nutmeg & Mace

All About Nutmeg & Mace Myristica fragrans Plant Family: Myristicaceae Origin: Native to the Banda Islands in the Moluccas (or Spice Islands) of Indonesia. - Nutmeg is the seed, and Mace is the aril that covers it. - Nutmeg grows inside a Drupe that splits open and reveals the Aril around the seed. The Aril is removed (mace) and them the seed is split open to reveal the actual nutmeg. - Nutmeg is not a nut and does not pose a risk to people with nut allergies. - Around the early 1600's nutmeg became an expensive in demand spice in Europe and was the root of conflict that pitted the Portuguese and the Dutch (who controlled trade ) against the English and French who wanted to obtain fertile seeds for transplantation. - Because of this the nutmeg trees and seeds were closely guarded and those sold whole were dipped in lime to prevent them from being planted elsewhere. - Nutmeg and Mace are used everywhere in Savoury and sweet dishes. It’s sprinkled on veggies, put in haggis and pumpkin pie. - Whole nuts are preferable to ground nutmeg, as flavour deteriorates quickly. Whole nuts will keep indefinitely and can be grated as required. - Mace works especially well with milk dishes like custards and cream sauces. - It enhances and accentuates other spices. - Mashed potato and other root vegetables can be given an incredible lift with nutmeg. #Spices #Seasonings #ChefTip #GlenAndFriendsCooking #LeGourmetTV #LeGourmetTVRecipes Glen & Friends Cooking Glen And Friends Cooking #GlenCooking #GlenCooks -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Please watch: "? How To Make Bacon And Pea Pasta - Not Carbonara || Glen & Friends Cooking" BEST LUNCH EVER!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dsEXbjfc_I -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Check out the ‘Merch’ in our TeeSpring store- T-Shirts, Mugs and more: https://teespring.com/stores/glen-friends-cooking Please consider donating through PayPal to help us continue creating quality content: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=HL5HK9B6HX9AG&source=url