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Grains of Paradise
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By Eleanor Ford
Published 2024
Why love it
West African seeds from the ginger family (like cardamom). They were popular in Medieval Europe for spicing wine and beer with their light, peppery heat and fruity-floral undertones.
Match with
Sweet fruit: apple, pear, stone fruit, strawberry
Tart fruit: lemon, orange
Spice & herb: black pepper, ginger, cinnamon, allspice
Sweet: brown sugar, honey
Extract the flavour
Fat or alcohol is needed to bring out the best from the flavour compounds. Try infusing cracked seeds in butter.