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Grains of Paradise

Grains of Paradise

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A spicy and unique, full-flavored peppercorn. Spice up vegetables or meats, like potatoes, eggplants, and lamb. Try in place of pepper, cardamom, or cinnamon. Aromatic and related to ginger, with hints of jasmine, hazelnut, and citrus. Best used when ground up in a pepper grinder. Use as a finishing seasoning pepper. Also known as Alligator pepper, in addition to other names. Commonly used in African cuisine. For more, Discover African Spices & Seasonings.

Flavor Profile

Spicy and peppery, with aromatic floral and citrus notes. These pepper seeds pair well with allspice, cinnamon, and cloves.

How to Use

Grind grains of paradise seeds in a peppermill, and use as a finishing seasoning. Try in place of cinnamon, cardamom, or black pepper. Use grains of paradise to season potatoes, eggplants, and lamb.

About The Spice

Native to the coast of West Africa, stretching from Liberia to Nigeria. It's sometimes called Atar, "baking pepper," Guinea pepper, Melegueta pepper, and Roman pepper. The seeds are red-brown, chestnut color, and shaped like pyramids.

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