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Cloves as they come into the market have a deep brown colour, a powerfully fragrant odour, and a taste too hot and acrid to be pleasant.

 


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Cloves are used in spice mixtures such as garam masala and in many meat and rice dishes. They can also be used to add spicy flavour to fruit and desserts.

Named after the French word clou, which means nail (an accurate description of the appearance of these small woody buds), cloves are unopened flower buds of a small evergreen tree, Syzygium aromaticum, belonging to the myrtle family.

Cloves contain about 2% of the triterpene oleanolic acid. Origin
The clove tree is endemic in the North Moluccas (Indonesia) and was of old cultivated on the islands of Ternate, Tidore, Bacan and the West coast of Halmahera.

Description. Cloves are the dried flower buds of a 15 to 30 foot (4.6 to 9.1 meter) evergreen with red and white blossoms. The buds have to be harvested at just the right time, and it takes from 4,000 to 7,000 buds to make a pound of cloves.

Cloves are the dried flower buds of an evergreen tree native to eastern Indonesia. It's a versatile spice that can be used in drinks and in sweet and savoury dishes.

Cloves are the dried flower buds of an evergreen tropical tree native to South East Asia. They were used in China more than 2,000 years ago and were also used by the Romans.

Cloves are the rich, brown, dried, unopened flower buds of Syzygium aromaticum, an evergreen tree in the myrtle family. The name comes from the French "clou" meaning nail.
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Cloves come from Madagascar, Indonesia and Sri Lanka.

Cloves: A sweet, pungent, spice used as a flavoring.
Coconut: The fruit of the coconut palm, used in both sweet and savory dishes.
Cod: A sea fish with flaky, white flesh.

Cloves (Caryophyllum aromaticus): antiseptic; reduces vomitting.
Coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara): soothes coughs and colds; expectorant; stimulates the immune system.

Cloves
Pungent, sweet spice used both for savoury stews and roasts as well as with fruits. For more information about cloves, visit our store cupboard.
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Cloves: Brown, hard dried flower buds of an aromatic Southeast Asian evergreen. Cloves are useful in both whole and ground forms. Ground cloves are used in the preparation of many cakes and soups.

cloves - The name clove is derived from the Latin word clavus meaning "nail." Cloves are the fried flower buds of the clove tree belonging to the evergreen family.

4 cloves garlic
1 cup white wine
3 to 5 cups vegetable stock, fresh or canned ...

girofle: cloves
girolle: delicate, pale, orange wild mushroom
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clove Notes: Cloves are nail-shaped dried flower buds that have a sweet, penetrating flavor. They can be ground and used to flavor baked goods or sauces, or left whole and poked into roasted hams or pork.

molasses, and cloves.
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Xanthan Gum - Produced from the fermentation of corn sugar. It is most commonly used as a stabilizer, emulsifier and thickener in foods such as yogurt, sour cream and salad dressings.

2 large garlic cloves; 1 Tbs minced rosemary leaves; a pinch cayenne pepper; 2 Tbs extra virgin olive oil.
Press and puree the garlic cloves. Mix all ingredient together and rub the paste onto the lamb chops. Allow to stand for 30 minutes.

Karafu (Swahili): Cloves
Karela Chips: Bitter gourd diced and fried and then covered in brown sugar.
Karhi (Pakistani): Yogurt dumpling served with white rice.

This spice, used to flavor savory dishes, has the aroma and taste of cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and pepper. Anise Pepper Hot, peppery dried red berries that are roasted and ground to produce a pungent and aromatic seasoning.

Cloves. Lavang. Coriander. Dhania. One of the most important spices in Indian cookery. The leaves of the plant can be used fresh and the seeds used whole or ground. Cummin or Cumin Jeera. There are two types of seeds: white and black.

This is a complex spice mixture containing cinnamon, black pepper, cloves, cumin and sometimes paprika and coriander. This sauce is used on meat and fish and can even be adjusted to make a unique vinaigrette.

You can microwave the cloves for a few seconds until the peel is loose. Another method is the rubber tube product that can be purchased almost anywhere and is very inexpensive.

Combine two tablespoons olive oil, one tablespoon nonfat plain yogurt, two teaspoons lemon juice, one-quarter cup Parmesan cheese, one tablespoon grated pine nuts, three garlic cloves, and one cup fresh basil leaves, firmly packed.

Allspice has a flavor of cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves, thus the name "allspice".
Allumette: Any of various match stick size puff pastry items made in thin sticks or strips.
Almond Paste: Its a smooth heavy dough made of ground almonds.

Sangria - Spanish drink made from sweet red wine, pieces of fresh fruit (usually orange and lemon), spices (cinnamon,cloves)
Sashimi - A Japanese dish of raw fish, shellfish, and mollusks served with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled vegetables.

A mushroom variety that was named for the early era process of producing ink by boiling the blackened mushrooms in water with cloves.

This lightly smoked mortadella is flavored with cinnamon and cloves and aged for two months.
Morteruelo This pâté of game is from the Cuenca region of Spain.

A single spice whose flavor is reminiscent of a blend of cloves, cinnamon, juniper berries and pepper. It is processed from the unripe fruit of an evergreen tree indigenous to South America, and extensively grown in Jamaica.
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The spicy fragrance of cloves was used by the Chinese (c.3d cent. B.C.) and by the Romans, but the first instance of finding the tree growing wild was recorded by the Portuguese when they discovered the Spice Islands.

Made of milk, yeast, sugar, flour, spices (such as cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves), eggs, butter, currants, raisins and/or candied fruit.

Remove the outer skin from the garlic and then parboil the cloves for about 3 minutes. Pat dry and then cut the garlic lengthwise into halves. Fill a small glass jar (or small lidded tupperware) with about one cup of red miso.

[1] A bulb of garlic, the most commonly used part of the plant, is divided into numerous fleshy sections called cloves. Single clove garlic (also called Pearl garlic or Solo garlic) also exists-it originates in the Yunnan province of China.

The paste is a blend of traditional condiments and spices, which include tomato sauce, yogurt, ginger, garlic cloves, coriander powder, cayenne pepper, cloves, cumin seeds, cardamom pods, salt, saffron and garam masala, ...

Five-spice powder: Combinations may vary, but this fragrant blend usually includes cinnamon, anise seeds or star anise, fennel, black or Szechwan pepper, and cloves.

If you want to store the cloves individually and ready for use, the garlic must be either dried or processed.

cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, anise, and mace; and sweet herbs, e.g., thyme, marjoram, sage, and mint. Spices are taken from the part of the plant richest in flavor—bark, stem, flower bud, fruit, seed, or leaf.

Quatre épices: spice blend of ground ginger, nutmeg, white pepper, and cloves.
Quatre-quarts: "four quarters"; pound cake made with equal weights of eggs, flour, butter, and sugar.
Quenelle: dumpling, usually of veal, fish, or poultry.

2 garlic cloves, peeled, roughly chopped
1 banana shallot, peeled, roughly chopped
100 ml / 3½ fl oz water
fresh bay leaf
30 g / 1 oz unsalted butter
1 tsp caraway seeds
½ lemon, juice only
salt and freshly ground black pepper ...

Stir-fry 2 cloves of garlic in about 2 tablespoons olive oil until golden. Add 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar and half a head of white cabbage (450 gm). Add salt and freshly ground pepper and fry at a high temperature for about 1 minute.

sliver: To cut food (usually garlic cloves) into long, thin pieces.
slow cooker: An appliance in which a pot (or crock) is placed inside a metal casing that has wrap-around heating elements, providing slow and even heating of the pot's contents.

Elephant garlic - Elephant garlic is not true garlic but a form of leek. Its white- or purple-skinned cloves are the size of Brazil nuts, and their flavor mild enough to not require cooking.

Garlic - A bulb made up of sections of "cloves." Garlic is closely related to the onion.
Recipe: Garlic Oregano Chicken
Garnish - To decorate food or the dish on which food is served.
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Garlic (gra-tium): Fresh garlic is a key ingredient for many Thai dishes, including curry paste, which incorporates up to 30 small cloves in a paste.

Garlic A bulb made up of sections of "cloves." Closely related to the onion.
Garnish To decorate a dish with an item to improve its look
Gastronomy The art and science of fine dining, fine food, and drink.

Five spice powder: It is a blend of star anise, cinnamon, cloves, fennel & Szechwan pepper. It is used in Chinese cooking.
Flake: To separate into flaky pieces with fingers or fork. Usually used in reference to cooked fish.

Herbs And Spices
Allspice:
Equal parts ground cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. Measure out amount needed.
Anise:
Ground fennel seed. Fennel is weaker and more delicate, but both taste distinctly like licorice.

clouter: to stud something with vegetables or cloves
coco rose: small white bean, marked with pink veins
cocotte: a tight-lidded casserole of glazed ceramic (e.g., en cocotte, a dish cooked in such a casserole) ...

Basil - An herb with a pungent flavor described as a cross between licorice and cloves. The ancient Greeks called this member of the mint family the "royal herb." Most varieties have green leaves, but one variety, the opal basil, is purple.

Ingredients typically used for chaunk include cumin seeds, black mustard seeds, fennel seeds, fresh green chilis, dried red chilis, fenugreek seeds, asafoetida, cassia, cloves, urad dal, curry leaves, chopped onion, or tejpat leaves.

Bitters - A liquid combination of cloves, cinnamon, quinine, nutmeg, rum, dried fruits, and other root and herbal extracts. Primarily used in cocktails.

Pungent, peppery flavoured cloves are the dried flower buds of the clove tree. They are sold whole or powdered.

It contains red wine, fruit, cloves and cinnamon and is served hot by street vendors at Christmas Fairs, (Weihnachtmarkt). It is also sold during the ski season on the slopes of many European resorts.

A French spice mixture containing ground cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and pepper. This mixture is used to season stews and pâté.
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It is a German mixture of wonderful aromatic spices, including: Cinnamon, Cloves, Allspice and Nutmeg. It is traditionaly used for baking Gingerbread (Lebkuchen).
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Five Spice Powder - A common ingredient in Chinese cooking, this delicious mixture of five ground spices usually consists of equal parts of cinnamon, cloves, fennel seed, start anise and Szechwan peppercorns.

A complexed spice mixture made up of mustard, cumin, ginger, pepper, fungreek, cloves and coriander makes up the basic sauce. Red chilies and tamarind concentrate add heat and unique flavoring.

Made from many layers of butter-brushed, nut and sugar-sprinkled layers of phyllo pastry, gently cut in diamonds and secured with whole cloves. Immediately after baking, a spiced hot syrup is poured over.

Garam masala is a common Indian household seasoning blend that differs from region to region. It may include such dried ground spices as cloves, cardamom, cinnamon, coriander, cumin, fennel, fenugreek, ginger, and turmeric.

See also: Clove, Cooking, Pepper, Flavor, Spice