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(Text)COMMON KITCHEN SPICES- 191 –
quality. To avoid this in hot climates, sow seeds in fall
for a cool winter harvest.
Size: Up to 4 feet tall
Container: At least 12 inches deep
Light: Full sun
Soil: Moist, rich, well drained. Mix compost into the soil for added nutrients and to
retain moisture.
Plant: Seeds or seedlings
Water: Regularly, to keep the soil consistently moist; about 2 inches per week
Harvest: When seedpods turn from green to brown, snip off the stems or seedpods
into a paper bag. Let dry for 2 weeks, and the pods will eventually open and release
the seeds. You can also spread them out over a mesh screen or muslin fabric to dry
completely.In the Kitchen
Dishes: Curries, stir-fries, soups, pickling
spices, rubs, marinades, sauces, dips
Prep: Use whole seeds in curries, soups,
and stir-fries. Fry seeds in hot oil before
adding to any dish (see page 149); the
seeds will pop while they’re cooking,
releasing their flavorful oils, and will stop
when they’re ready. Dry-roast whole
seeds for pickling (see page 150). For
prepared mustards, grind seeds and add
liquids—vinegar, wine, or water—to
adjust the flavor.
Serve: Experiment with prepared mus-
tards by adding other herbs and season-
ings into the mix, like honey, chili pep-
pers, tarragon, and garlic. Add mustard
to marinades, rubs, and glazes for any
variety of meat or fish. Combine with
robust cheeses, or stir into salad dress-
ings or mayonnaise for sauces and dips.SUBSTITUTION
- Horseradish
PAIRINGS
Fruits and Vegetables:
cabbage, carrots, cauliflower,
celery, coconut, cucumber, lea1y
greens, mushrooms, onions,
peas, peppers, potatoes, spinach,
tomatoes
Proteins: beans, bee1, cheeses,
chicken, Hsh and sea1ood, game,
lentils, ham, pork
Seasonings: allspice, bay lea1,
asa1etida, cardamom, cayenne,
celery seeds, chili peppers,
cilantro, cinnamon, cloves,
coriander seeds, cumin, curry lea1,
curry powder, dill, 1ennel seeds,
1enugreek seeds, garlic, ginger,
honey, lemon juice, nigella,
paprika, pepper, red pepper
flakes, star anise, tarragon,
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