Ingredient

cloves

They are certainly not the type of spice suitable for every type of recipe, however, cloves are certainly much appreciated by those who love to give flavor and aroma to their recipes, and in particular, to typical preparations based on roasts, broths and, why not, also delicious desserts, teas, various types of wines and, finally, herbal teas. In the past, especially in medieval times, cloves were considered a real cure-all for treating ailments such as headaches or, again, they were used at the Chinese court to prevent courtiers from speaking to the emperor.

Use in cooking

The great versatility of cloves lies precisely in the fact that they can be used to prepare sweet and savory specialties, such as roasts and cakes, although they can also be used to prepare wines, herbal teas and teas.

Preservation

Cloves should be stored in a well-sealed jar, so that they do not lose their scent, away from light, heat and humidity.

Curiosity

Cloves are useful not only for cooking, but also for perfuming and preserving food.

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