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Nutmeg is the round, rough,brown seed of an evergreentree native to the Moluccas,also known as the Spice Islandsof Indonesia. It’s been a highlyprized spice since ancienttimes. Sweet and aromatic,nutmeg is used in manycuisines, including Indonesian,Indian, Middle Eastern, andEuropean. Its versatility lendswell to both sweet (thinkpumpkin pie) and savory (likecreamy béchamel sauce)dishes. To get the most of itsy>ۜÀ>˜`>Àœ“>]LÕÞ܅œiseeds instead of ground ones,and grate them only whenready to use.NutmegINGREDIENT SPOTLIGHT### Lessonshttp://www.yummy.ph December 201695PHOTOGRAPHY:ALDWIN ASPILLERA.RECIPE, TEXT, AND STYLING:``````RACHELLE SANTOS.YummyYuletide Spiced Hot ChocolateMakes 1 cup``````¼ cup milk2 (20-gram) piecessweetened orunsweetenedtablea1 smallbark cinnamon``````5 cloves¼ teaspoon freshlygrated nutmeg,plus extrato garnishbrown sugarwhipped cream,marshmallows,and caramelsyrup (optional)``````Combine ¾ cup water, milk,tablea, cinnamon, cloves, andnutmeg in a small saucepanover medium heat. Whisk todissolve tablea. Add brownsugar to taste. Strain into acup; top with whipped cream,marshmallows, and caramel.Sprinkle with grated nutmeg.Serve hot.