Welcome to the 27th Monthly Spice Discussion.

In an effort to collectively build a wiki for every existing spice, there will be a monthly open discussion about a spice.

This month's discussion will be about Coconuts: Cocos nucifera (Southeast Asia)

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I found them at a store and couldn’t ignore them. I was kinda thinking a putting it in a pumpkin curry with maybe sumac, chilies, cardamom, cinnamon and ginger, do you think those would together? Are there other recipes?

Edited: I meant a chili powder recipe without whole dried peppers for the title.

Does anyone have a go to chili powder recipe? There are so many results online and I wanted to get some recommendations here. I plan to use it for a chili bean recipe.

I’ve seen some that recommend Arbol chili powder by itself and to add the other spices separately during cooking. I revamped my pantry with a handful of Burlap and Barrel products, and I’m thinking of using my Kashmiri chili, Smoked Chipotle, Szegedi Hot Paprika, and Black Urfa Chili…The best route might be to make a base chili powder (but which chilis and what ratio?) and to add the others during cooking. TIA!

So, about a year ago, when I moved away from home, I had stumbled across this blend ( it was BOGO) and used it for some beef strips in a lettuce wrap that I ate like 3xs a week. It was phenomenal. Had a cute kick, and the flavor profile for me was great! a little salty if you used too much but it gave my beef and chicken this incredible flavor that became quite addicted to. I regularly bought 2 jars, since I used it so often. I moved back home to the other side of the nation and I CANT FIND IT! Its not discontinued, but no one not even McCormick has it in stock, and no date when/if it will be back. I'd like to make the blend myself instead but I'm not sure about the measurements. Is there anyone that could either recommend their own favorite Szechuan 5 spice that does not taste like cinnamon dust? I have tried so many and now I feel desperate and defeated and I cant cook that well to be experimenting in the kitchen wasting herbs.

Just wanted to share cause I found it cool but my dad got this bag of Saffron from a friend in Turkey around 20 years ago. It’s just been sitting in the back of his spice cabinet since then.

Hi, I really like to cook for example with garam masala and turmeric.

You got some recommendations?

Why has my cardamom turned blue and green?

Some kind of grain or spice in my spice bin, doesn’t have much an odour.

Welcome to the 27th Monthly Spice Discussion.

In an effort to collectively build a wiki for every existing spice, there will be a monthly open discussion about a spice.

This month's discussion will be about Cascabel chiles: Capsicum annuum (Central America)

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^(For any question you can message the mod team in the sidebar.)

Thanks In advance!

Thinking of mixing my own spice flavors just curious what people are looking for? Any help is greatly welcome. Thanks.

I know this may come down to personal preference. But for example, if im making porridge and I add half a spoon of cinnamon that goes well, but if add half a spoon of nutmeg I find thats far too much, and is quite overpowering. Meanwhile, I imagine there are some spices in which you’d be expected to add far more than half a spoon to notice anything, while for some, the norm would be to add far less. Is there an extent to which this isn’t just personal preference and we can roughly say which spices are stronger than others?

I’m on a tight budget, so I am buying a lot of the chicken and vegetable Ramen packets. However the flavouring is extremely bland and mild. I have all kinds of spices and herbs and I just don’t know what would be best to incorporate?

Give me different mixtures of spices, herbs, sauces And anything else to make these dollar store noodles extra flavorful!

Hey spice fanboys. I am searching for the right ceylon cinnamon sticks. I have found now that the price differences are huge Depending on where I buy the sticks.

Do you have any idea what is the lrice difference? What could it be? Should I buy the expensive one?

https://www.dm.de/dmbio-ceylon-zimt-p4066447520590.html

https://amzn.eu/d/9P5yWWp

I scrolled back a year in this subreddit and only saw one mention of refrigerating a spice.

I keep my spices in the refrigerator and they stay fresh for years.

The only reason I can think would be the self-defrosting feature can dehydrate non-sealed food.

Hey fellow spice enthusiasts!

I'm curious about your preferences when it comes to purchasing spices. Do you have a preference for how your spices are packaged? Specifically, do you prefer them in glass jars, plastic jars, or air-sealed bags?

Personally, I've always leaned towards glass jars because they feel more durable and environmentally friendly to me. But I know some people prefer the convenience of plastic jars, and others swear by the freshness of spices packaged in air-sealed bags.

What are your thoughts? Do you have any particular reasons for your preference?