SPICE ALMANACA visual guide to flavor
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The global cabinet

The adventurous shelf, cuisine by cuisine

For cooks who want to go deep. These add the specialist notes that define particular dishes and cuisines. Builds on the intermediate cabinet.

Builds on the the intermediate cabinet.

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    Cassia

    The bold cinnamon for Chinese braises and five spice.

  2. 2
    Star anise

    Licorice depth for pho, red braises, and five spice.

  3. 3
    Chinese five spice

    The warm Chinese blend for pork and duck.

  4. 4
    Mace

    Nutmeg's delicate cousin for pale sauces and fine baking.

  5. 5
    Caraway

    Aniseed sharpness for rye bread, cabbage, and harissa.

  6. 6
    Marjoram

    The sweet, gentle side of oregano for delicate dishes.

  7. 7
    Basil

    Fresh sweet herb for pesto and Southeast Asian cooking.

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    Parsley

    The mild all-rounder that brightens almost anything.