Nutmeg Substitute

Nutmeg is a well-known spice derived from the seeds of the tropical evergreen tree Myristica Fragrans, which grows in Indonesia. Nutmeg is sold either in whole seeds or ground format. Indonesia is nutmeg’s largest producer in the world. This amazing spice adds flavors to many dishes, both sweet and savory, and is used in different cuisines globally. But, what can we do if we run out of such a key ingredient that flavors our recipes? Let’s check out some of the best Numteg Substitute in this article.

How to Use Nutmeg?

There is a variety of ways that you can use Nutmeg in your recipes, such as;

• Sprinkle over fruits to add more flavor to it.
• You can also sprinkle it over oatmeal and other cereals.
• Nutmeg is a wonderful baking ingredient. You can bake many things with it.
• Use it in the seasoning of vegetables such as Cauliflower.
• You can add in tea, coffee, or warm milk.
• Add it to seasonal beverages such as mulled cider, mulled wine, or eggnog.

Nutmeg Substitute

If you are in between cooking and run out of the most important spice, Nutmeg. Don’t worry! Save yourself a trip to the store and use these spices;

Mace: The Best One

Mace is the best and closest substitute for Nutmeg. The outer membrane surrounds Nutmeg before it’s harvested, so it offers quite the similar flavor to Nutmeg. Therefore, you can easily replace Nutmeg with Mace in your recipe.

Pumpkin Pie Spice

Pumpkin Pie Spice is a blend of Nutmeg, Ginger, Allspice, and Cinnamon. So, using it as a substitute for Nutmeg will get you the same flavor as Nutmeg. The best thing about Pumpkin Pie Spice is that it can be used in savory and sweet dishes with amazing results. Use Pumpkin Pie Spice in the equal amount of Nutmeg.

Garam Masala

This spice is very common in Pakistan, India, and other Asian cuisines. Garam Masala includes Peppercorns, Cumin and Bay leave; this substitute works best for savory dishes. Use it in the same amount as you would use Nutmeg in your recipe.

Allspice

Many people thought that this spice tasted like a blend of Nutmeg, Cinnamon, and Cloves; that’s why it’s named Allspice. The flavor of allspice makes it a perfect substitute for nutmeg. Add the same amount of allspice in the place of Nutmeg required in your recipe.

Ground Cloves

Cloves have a peppery, spicy, and sweet flavor that goes nicely as a substitute for Nutmeg. If you don’t have Nutmeg, you can easily use ground cloves instead. However, while using ground cloves, be conscious of the fact that a little goes a long way; means half a teaspoon of ground cloves can work as good as one full teaspoon of nutmeg. Note that if your recipe already requires cloves as an ingredient, you should use any other substitute for nutmeg because over usage of cloves might ruin the dish’s taste!

Cinnamon

Cinnamon has a similar flavor as nutmeg, but it is a bit more pungent than Nutmeg. Therefore, use half of cinnamon and Nutmeg, but taste to determine if you need to add more.

Nutmeg; Whole Vs. Ground

You can purchase Nutmeg as a whole seed or ground it in a container. Grating the seed directly and using it in a recipe will store the freshness and add more flavor to the dish than buying a ground nutmeg. Whole Nutmeg is equal to the size of an apricot pit and will last a very long time, while pre-ground Nutmeg is said to have a shorter shelf life.

Nutritional Facts In Nutmeg

1 teaspoon serving of Nutmeg contains calories 12, carbs 1g, sugar 1g, and fat 1g. It is also a rich source of Vitamin A, C, and E, magnetic, fiber, iron, zinc, phosphorus, copper, and manganese.

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