mezzomediClove
Very potent and warm clove, balsamic and numbing note.
Cloves offer a warm, pungent, and slightly sweet flavor with subtle floral notes. This intense and concentrated spice comes in the form of a dried bud. In Mediterranean cuisine, it perfumes slow-cooked dishes, marinades, and some oriental pastries, bringing depth and complexity.
Best pairings
Mandarin Classic86%Penetrating spice; a spicy warmth that enriches citrusy sweetness without overpowering it.
Honey Classic84%Essential sweet-spicy combination in Oriental desserts, honey-clove on soft cakes.
Cardamom Classic80%Complementary warm spices; aromatic depth in Levantine blends.
Dried fig Classic79%Peppery and sweet aroma rooted in Ottoman and Middle Eastern desserts, a complex harmony.
Nutmeg Classic78%A pairing of warm, sweet spices, common in Mediterranean stuffings, pastries, and béchamel sauce.
Onion Classic78%Clove studded in onion for broths.
Orange Classic77%Eastern Mediterranean combination: clove intensifies orange in compotes and marinades.
Apple Classic76%Traditional Levantine pairing: cloves add warmth and spice to apple.
Fig Classic76%A Mediterranean pairing of fig's fruity sweetness with clove's spicy warmth, in compotes or tarts.
Muscat Classic76%Flowery spicy warmth complementary to Muscat's floral notes.
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FAQ
What goes with clove?
Clove pairs especially well with mandarin, honey, cardamom, dried fig and nutmeg. Penetrating spice; a spicy warmth that enriches citrusy sweetness without overpowering it.
What can I substitute for clove?
If you don't have it, try: cinnamon, nutmeg, star anise.