{"product_id":"muskatnuss-1","title":"Whole Nutmeg","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"margin-bottom: 0.8em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhole nutmeg, intensely savoury for potatoes, pumpkin and Christmas baking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNutmeg is one of the few spices that home cooks regularly use wrongly – namely ground, from the packet. Nutmeg grated fresh over the dish tastes worlds more intense and deep, because the essential oils survive only a few minutes. We supply our nutmegs whole, checked for size and aroma, packed in our workshop in Klingenberg am Main. So you decide yourself when the spice reaches the plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin-top: 2em; margin-bottom: 0.8em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA classic for mashed potato, crushed potatoes, spinach, cauliflower, pumpkin soup and béchamel. Seasons mince bolognese, lasagne, rissoles, meat fillings, egg dishes and pasta sauces. Also in gingerbread, speculoos, stollen, mulled wine and punch. Also an insider tip for seafood and sauces with cream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e please grate nutmeg only at the end of cooking and directly over the dish. When cooked along, the fine aromas fade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin-top: 2em; margin-bottom: 0.8em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecipe: creamy mashed potato\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe simplest dish in the world – and the acid test for good nutmeg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients for 4:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 kg floury potatoes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e200 ml warm milk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50 g butter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/2 freshly grated nutmeg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/luisenhaller-tiefensalz-1\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efine Luisenhaller deep-rock salt\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, freshly ground pepper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional: 1 tsp \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/kartoffelstampfgewuerz-dose\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emashed-potato spice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for a roasted aroma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peel the potatoes, cut into pieces and cook soft in salted water for about 20 minutes. Drain and let them steam off briefly. Mash with a masher or ricer, stir in warm milk and butter. Season with salt and pepper. Just before serving, grate the half nutmeg fresh over the purée – and generously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy whole nutmeg?\u003c\/strong\u003e Already-grated nutmeg loses its essential oils within a few days and then tastes only of wood. Grated fresh over the warm purée, the full, warm aroma unfolds only through the rising heat. It is exactly this moment that makes the difference between “okay” and “really good”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin-top: 2em; margin-bottom: 0.8em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhole nutmegs, checked for size and aroma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntensely savoury with a warm, lightly sweetish note\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorkshop quality from Klingenberg am Main\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWithout additives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin-top: 2em; margin-bottom: 0.8em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh grating works best with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/microplane-premium-zester-reibe\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMicroplane Premium Zester grater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e – the classic for nutmeg, citrus zest and hard cheese. If you like nutmeg as part of a blend, reach for \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/kartoffelstampfgewuerz-dose\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emashed-potato spice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e with roasted onions and blue fenugreek. Classic companions in German cooking are our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/butterbrot-gewuerz-dose\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebuttered-bread spice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/luisenhaller-tiefensalz-1\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efine Luisenhaller deep-rock salt\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. The sister ingredient \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/macis-gemahlen\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emace (nutmeg flower)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e brings a similar but finer aroma to light sauces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin-top: 2em; margin-bottom: 0.8em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I grate nutmeg correctly?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWith a fine grater, ideally a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/microplane-premium-zester-reibe\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMicroplane Zester\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. The nutmeg is stroked lightly over the grater; about two to three strokes per dish are enough for four portions. Grate directly over the dish so the aroma doesn't fade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat can I use nutmeg for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFor mashed potato, spinach, pumpkin soup, béchamel, lasagne, rissoles, egg dishes, pasta with cream, gingerbread, speculoos, stollen, mulled wine and punch. Also with seafood and desserts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between nutmeg and mace?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBoth come from the same nutmeg tree. The nutmeg is the dried seed, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/macis-gemahlen\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emace\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is the red seed coat. Mace tastes a little finer, less earthy, with a light pepperiness. In fine cuisine, light sauces are often seasoned with mace rather than nutmeg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does a whole nutmeg keep?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nStored cool and dry, several years. The essential oils stay protected in the shell. Once the nut has been grated, the grated powder should be used within a few days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How do I grate nutmeg correctly?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"With a fine grater, ideally a Microplane Zester. The nutmeg is stroked lightly over the grater, about two to three strokes per dish are enough for four portions. 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