Four Spice Powder Quatre Pices
Elevate your culinary creations with the classic French Four Spice Powder, or Quatre Épices, a versatile spice blend that seamlessly combines ground white pepper, cloves, nutmeg, and ginger for an aromatic medley of warm, peppery, and slightly sweet flavors. This quick and easy recipe requires just four pantry staples and five minutes of preparation, making it a must-have for home cooks who love to enhance soups, stews, roasted vegetables, or savory meat dishes with a touch of European sophistication. Stored properly in an airtight container, this timeless spice mix can stay fresh for up to six months, ready to infuse your dishes with the essence of traditional French cooking. Perfect for adding depth to your kitchen repertoire, this simple yet impactful blend is a game changer for year-round flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons Ground white pepper
- 1 teaspoon Ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon Ground ginger
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine the ground white pepper, ground cloves, ground nutmeg, and ground ginger.
Stir the spices together thoroughly with a spoon or small whisk, ensuring they are evenly blended.
Transfer the mixture to an airtight container, such as a small jar or spice tin.
Store the Four Spice Powder in a cool, dark place for up to 6 months to maintain freshness.
Use the Four Spice Powder to season soups, stews, meat dishes, or roasted vegetables as desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
38 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.7 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 9 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.9 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.2 g | ||
| Protein | 0.8 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 74 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 90 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
