Category: Spice
Cloves are the dried flower buds of the clove tree, which is native to Indonesia. They have a strong, pungent, and sweet flavor with a warm, aromatic aroma. Cloves are commonly used as a spice in cooking, particularly in Asian, African, and Middle Eastern cuisines. They are often used in both sweet and savory dishes, such as curries, stews, baked goods, and beverages. Cloves are also used in traditional medicine for their potential health benefits, such as anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Flavor Profiles:
- Sweet
- Pungent
- Warm
- Aromatic
What goes with Cloves:
- Orange – Orange pairs well with cloves because the citrusy sweetness of the orange complements the warm, spicy flavor of the cloves.
- Sugar – Sugar pairs well with cloves because the sweetness of the sugar complements the warm, spicy flavor of the cloves.
- Honey – Honey pairs well with cloves due to the warm, sweet, and slightly spicy flavors that complement each other perfectly.
- Butter –
- Cinnamon – Cinnamon pairs well with cloves because they both have warm, spicy flavors that complement each other.
- Flour –
- Maple Syrup –
- Nutmeg – Nutmeg pairs well with cloves because they both have warm, spicy flavors that complement each other perfectly.
- Ginger – Ginger pairs well with cloves due to their complementary warm and spicy flavors.
- Egg –
- Milk – Milk pairs well with cloves because the warm, spicy flavor of the cloves complements the creamy, rich taste of the milk.
- Pumpkin Puree – Pumpkin puree pairs well with cloves because the warm, spicy flavor of the cloves complements the sweet and earthy taste of the pumpkin.
- Ham – The sweet and strong flavor of cloves complements the saltiness of ham, especially in holiday dishes like glazed ham.
- Baked Goods (Like Gingerbread Or Apple Pie) – Cloves’ warm, sweet, and aromatic flavor pairs well with the sweetness of baked goods, enhancing their flavors.
- Pumpkin And Squash Dishes – Cloves’ earthy and sweet flavor complements the sweet and savory taste of pumpkin and squash.
- Mulled Wine Or Cider – Cloves’ warm, pungent, and sweet flavor enhances the spiced and comforting taste of mulled wine or cider.
- Curries Or Stews – Cloves’ strong, aromatic, and warm flavor adds depth and complexity to the rich and spicy taste of curries or stews.
- Allspice – Allspice pairs well with cloves because they both have warm, spicy, and slightly sweet flavors that complement each other perfectly.
- Black Tea – Black tea pairs well with cloves due to the warm, spicy flavor of the cloves complementing the bold, robust taste of the tea.
- Orange Slices –