Quatres Épices

Name: Quatres Épices
Yield: About 1/4 cup
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons ground white pepper; 1 tablespoon ground nutmeg; 2 teaspoons ground ginger; 1 teaspoon ground allspice or 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

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Ingredients (4)

2 tablespoons ground white pepper
1 tablespoon ground nutmeg
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground allspice or 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

Nutritional Information

Calories48
Fat1.63g
Saturated fat1.04g
Trans fat0.0g
Carbs8.57g
Fiber3.2g
Sugar0.19g
Protein1.17g
Cholesterol
Sodium4.31mg
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Meaning “four spices” in French, quatres épices is a combination of white pepper with aromatic spices that dates back to prerevolutionary France. It is often used in charcuterie to season pâtés and terrines and is suited to rich meat dishes such as beef braised in red wine or venison stew.

from: Field Guide to Herbs & Spices by Aliza Green

Instructions

1Combine 2 tablespoons ground white pepper, 1 tablespoon ground nutmeg, 2 teaspoons ground ginger, and 1 teaspoon ground allspice or 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves.

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