mezzomediNutmeg
Warm and woody nutmeg, sweet and slightly sugary, flavors béchamels and stuffings.
Nutmeg offers a warm, slightly sweet and spicy flavor, with a fine, powdery texture. It brings depth and warmth to Mediterranean dishes, particularly in sauces, stuffings, and dairy preparations.
Best pairings
Butternut squash Classic88%Nutmeg magnifies the subtle sweetness of squash with its highly compatible warm, sweet, and woody notes.
Pasta Classic86%Nutmeg is the key spice for flavoring sauces and stuffings of Mediterranean stuffed pasta.
White pepper Classic82%A spice pairing for delicate sauces, where nutmeg adds warmth and white pepper provides finesse.
Spinach Classic82%Nutmeg and spinach: a classic pairing for stuffings and gratins.
Pumpkin Classic80%Nutmeg perfumes pumpkin veloutés and gratins.
Ricotta Classic80%Nutmeg and ricotta in ravioli fillings.
Cardamom Classic78%Two noble Levantine spices sharing warm, herbaceous notes.
Butter Classic78%Nutmeg in butter béchamel sauce.
Clove Classic78%A pairing of warm, sweet spices, common in Mediterranean stuffings, pastries, and béchamel sauce.
Sage Classic78%Two warm spices: nutmeg and sage complement each other in Mediterranean stuffings and béchamels.
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What goes with nutmeg?
Nutmeg pairs especially well with butternut squash, pasta, white pepper, spinach and pumpkin. Nutmeg magnifies the subtle sweetness of squash with its highly compatible warm, sweet, and woody notes.
What can I substitute for nutmeg?
If you don't have it, try: cinnamon, clove, cardamom.