Spice
Description
Cloves are the immature unopened flower buds of a tropical tree. When fresh, they are
pink, dried, they turn to a rust-brown colour. Measuring 12-16 mm (1/2”-5/8”)
long, they resemble small nails, with a tapered stem. The large end of the clove is the
four-pointed flower bud.
Bouquet: Warm, pungent and aromatic
Flavour: Sweetly pungent, astringent and strongly aromatic.
Hotness Scale: 5
Culinary Uses
Cloves are often used to enhance the flavour of game, especially venison, wild boar and
hare. They are used in a number of spice mixtures including ras el hanout, curry powders,
mulling spices and pickling spices. Cloves also figure in the flavour of Worcestershire
sauce. |
