Mace - Ground - 2oz

Mace is the lacy red aril that wraps the nutmeg seed — dried and ground, it carries a flavor that is more delicate and floral than nutmeg, with a hint of pepper and a longer, warmer finish. It's one of the more obscure spices in the pantry, which makes it a genuine discovery for cooks who haven't encountered it. In Levantine and North African cooking, mace appears in complex spice blends and slow-cooked preparations, adding a nuanced warmth that's hard to identify but impossible to replicate.

Flavor Profile

Delicate and floral, similar to nutmeg but lighter and more aromatic. Warm and slightly peppery with a clean, lingering finish.

Recommended Uses

– Add a pinch to Moroccan-spiced lamb or veal braises

– Use in spiced rice and stuffed vegetable preparations

– Incorporate into spice blends where nutmeg would be too assertive

– Add to béchamel, cream sauces, and spiced pastries

– Blend into spiced coffee for subtle floral warmth

Cooking Tips

Mace is a chef's secret — it reads as warmth and depth without being identifiable. Use it where you want nutmeg's character without its assertiveness.

Details

Origin: Indonesia or Grenada. Net weight: 2 oz. Packaged in a resealable kraft pouch.