A spoonful of raw cumin smells earthy and sharp. Toast those same seeds for a minute or two, and suddenly the aroma becomes warmer, nuttier, and noticeably deeper. Nothing new has been added, yet the…
Traditional Spice Blends
How Traditional Spice Blends Achieve Balance Without Overpowering Food
Open a jar of garam masala, ras el hanout, Chinese five-spice, or another traditional spice blend and the aroma can be surprisingly intense. Yet once that mixture enters a well-made dish, something interesting happens: no…