Quatre épices

  • A French Favourite
  • This spice mixture is an interesting blend that can be used in both sweet and savoury dishes.
  • This mix originates from France but can be found in European and Middle Eastern cuisine. The literal translation of the name means “four spices”.
  • It is a subtlly spicy and warm blend. The bite of the pepper is softened by the sweet spiciness of the ginger, nutmeg and cloves.
  • This would taste great stirred in with vegetables or used as a coating for fish or chicken.

Other Ingredients

    Method

    1. Place the white peppercorns into the mortar and crush until you have a fine powder consistency
    2. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well.
    3. Store in an airtight container to ensure maximum freshness!
    4. If you do not have a pestle and mortar, this blend can be made by placing all ingredients in a jar and shaking until mixed.
    Quatre épices