Cardamom Pods vs. Cardamom Seeds Cardamom Pods vs. Cardamom Seeds Cardamom is a plant native to South East Asia and is well known for its pods and aromatic seeds. This is the third most expensive spice, behind vanilla and saffron -- it is widely used throughout Europe and Asia. Cardamom pods come in three different colors: green, black, and white. Green is the most common of these colors, and the white variant is just a bleached version of the common Cardamom pod. The black cardamom, while related to the green cardamom, do...

Spice Hacks: Best Cayenne Pepper Substitute? Cayenne pepper is a well-known way to add moderate heat to dishes and is widely available in powdered form. If your dish calls for cayenne powder and you are out, you have many easy-to-find options that can bring the heat to your dish, but note – many do so with extra flavor notes that can change the profile of your meal. Best Cayenne Pepper Substitutes: Crushed red pepper Korean gochugaru Smoked paprika Japapeno powder Crushed red pepper often uses cayenne pepper as a base (along with ...

7 Best Rice Seasonings Rinse Rice 1 cup rice (long grain brown rice, long grain white rice, basmati rice or jasmine rice). Pour rice into strainer and rinse under running water until water runs clear. Toast Aromatics In a 2-quart pot, heat 1 tbsp butter or oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 1 diced onion and saute for 5 minutes, or until the onion is soft. Add 2 cloves garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Add Spices & Stock Curry rice: 1 tbsp Madras curry powder + 3/4 cup coconut milk + 3/4 cup...

Cumin vs Turmeric Both cumin and turmeric are widely used in curry recipes but, they are very different from each other, contrary to what people might think. What is Cumin? Cumin is a plant which is native to the Mediterranean region and its seeds are used in cooking stews, curries, and other dishes. This spice has a distinctive flavor that is earthy and sweet. Traditionally, Cumin is used to prevent muscle spasms and it is a preventative for gas. It also aids in digestion. What is Turmeric? Turmeric is a...

Spice Hacks: Best Poultry Seasoning Substitute? Can't get your hands on a batch of freshly ground poultry seasoning fast enough? For the best poultry seasoning substitute, swap 1 tbsp of poultry seasoning for 2 tsp sage and 1 tsp either dried thyme or marjoram. Best Poultry Seasoning Substitutes:1 part rubbed sage1/3 part dried thyme1/3 part dried marjoram or 1 tsp poultry seasoning = 3/4 tsp sage + 1/4 tsp of any of thyme, marjoram, savory, black peppercorns, rosemary You can swap in any number of dried or fresh herbs you have on ha...

How to Make Curry Sauce & Pastes - Easy, Homemade Indian Curry Recipes What is Curry, Anyways? Curry, that intensely satisfying, warming dish, is primarily a sauce mixed into rice or used to coat tender meat. It is also what happened when the Brits invented the term and introduced it to the rest of the world. It was first used to refer to a meat or vegetable dish cooked in a spiced gravy and served with rice. As a result of trade this dish was introduced to the rest of the world and each country that adopted it made it their own. To be fair, the word "curr...

Butterscotch Cinnamon Pie Inspired by the game “Undertale”, this butterscotch cinnamon pie is made by Toriel as a healing agent, with a crust meant to look like pixels. This butterscotch cinnamon pie recipe calls for a lot of egg yolks, plus butterscotch chips. Ingredients 2 tsp ground cinnamon or Ceylon cinnamon 1 pie crust3 tbsp cornstarch6 egg yolks¼ cup butter½ cup dark brown sugar1 cup heavy cream2 ½ cups whole milk½ cup butterscotch chipsSea salt, to taste Directions 1. In medium bowl, whisk cornstarch, sal...

Mexican Chicken Tortilla Soup This chicken tortilla soup is thought to originate from the Tarascan people of the Michoacán area in Mexico. Dozens of variations of this soup exist, often featuring a spicy tomato broth with various chillies, both to garnish and saute. One much loved garnish is chicharrón in place of crispy tortilla chips, which works beautifully if you have on hand! Ingredients 4 cups chicken broth2 tbsp RawSpiceBar's taco seasoning4 cups cooked shredded rotisserie chickenPinch kosher salt, to taste2...

Cardamom Cookies Ingredients 2 teaspoons RawSpiceBar's ground cardamom2 teaspoons RawSpiceBar's ground ginger2 ½ cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking soda6 tablespoons vegetable oil6 tablespoons butter1 cup sugar2 eggsKosher salt, to taste Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.In a large bowl, mix flour, baking soda, salt, cardamom and ginger. In a separate bowl, mix oil, butter, and sugar until smooth. Gradually add dry ingredients in thirds. Form dough into cookies and set on greased or lin...

Chili Con Carne This chili con carne recipe has strong Texas influences - heavy on the meat and bacon and omits the beans. This is a hearty meal, great for a cold winter day. Ingredients4 tablespoons RawSpiceBar's chili powder1 tablespoon Mexican oregano6 ounces bacon2 pounds boneless beef chuck, cubed2 white onions, choppedKosher salt, to taste4 garlic cloves, minced2 cups beef broth1 16-ounce can puréed tomatoesDirections1. In a Dutch oven over medium heat, add bacon and fry until crisp, 5 to 8 minutes...

Five Spice Brown Fried Rice This Chinese five spice fried rice is a delicious one pot meal option for easy weeknight dinners or lunches. Packed with veggies and in an instant pot, this fried rice recipe is ready in under 20 minutes. Ingredients2 tbsp vegetable oil, divided3 eggs, whisked2 carrots, diced1 onion, diced3 cloves garlic, minced1 cup peas4 cups cold, cooked brown rice3 tbsp soy sauce2 tbsp oyster sauce1 tsp sesame oilGreen onions, to garnish2 tsp RawSpiceBar's Chinese Five Spice Directions Heat the oil...

Sweet Potato Black Bean Quesadillas Ingredients 2 cups salsa2 ripe avocado 1 lime, juice 2 sweet potatoes3 tablespoons vegetable oil2 tablespoon taco seasoningKosher salt, to taste8 tortillas5 cups freshly grated cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese2 cup cooked black beans (from two 15-ounce can), rinsed and drained Directions1. Combine salsa, avocado and lime in a food processor or blender. 2. Nuke sweet potatoes in microwave, 5 minutes each. Peel and cube.3. In a large skillet, add oil over medium heat. Add sweet potatoes, bean...

Shichimi Togarashi Grilled Salmon Kebabs 2 tablespoons RawSpiceBar's shichimi togarashiKosher salt, to taste1 1/2 pounds skinless salmon fillet (preferably wild), cut into 1" cubes2 lemons, very thinly sliced into rounds2 tablespoons olive oil16 bamboo skewers, soaked in water 1 hour1. Prepare grill for medium heat. Combine olive oil, shichimi togarashi and salt in a small bowl.2. Thread salmon and folded lemon slices onto 8 pairs of parallel skewers to make 8 kebabs total. Brush with oil and season liberally with spice mix....

One Sheet Moroccan Chickpeas & Pumpkin 2 16 oz cans chickpeas2 tablespoons RawSpicebar's Ras el Hanout2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 large sugar pumpkin Kosher salt, to taste Avocado, yogurt, lemon juice, to serve, optional1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. In a small bowl, combine spices, salt and oil. 2. Using a sharp knife, cut pumpkin in half lengthwise (removing the top and bottom is optional). Then use a sharp spoon or ice cream scoop to scrape out all of the seeds and strings. 3. Brush the pumpkin flesh with oil and plac...

Eggplant & Sweet Potato Curry There are no rules here. Round up veggies you have on hand- we've chosen eggplant, sweet potatoes and chickpeas - add in freshly ground madras curry powder or other Indian spices (or individual spices) & your fresh ginger, garlic & turmeric and you've got a protein packed, healthy, flavorful one pot sweet potato curry to warm up any easy weekend or weeknight dinner. Ingredients 3 tbsp RawSpiceBar's Madras Curry Powder2 inch fresh turmeric, minced (or 2 tbsp turmeric powde...

Oyako Donburi Oyako means "mother and child" and donburi translates to "rice bowl" in Japanese. So oyako donburi literally translates to chicken and eggs in a bowl, served over hot rice. We love the adaptability of these Japanese grain bowls- mix and match based on whatever you have in the fridge. For grains, try subbing quinoa, farro, wheat berries or barley for rice. Or do half and half for a nice texture. Add grains with egg, pile on veggies and chicken (or another protein, like salmon),...