Cole & Mason Nutmeg Grinder

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Nutmeg is up there with cinnamon and star anise as one of the most difficult seasonings to process, but it doesn't have to be. Because a nutmeg seed is relatively easy to grasp, you can get away with using the Microplane 46016 if you just need small amounts, or the especially versatile Microplane Classic Zester for larger batches. In fact, we'd recommend that classic Microplane be a part of every kitchen, both at home and at work, because it's a remarkably useful tool in a lot of settings.

Spice mill: Like the pestle and mortar, a spice mill is manual. These have a similar design to a pepper mill in that the device is hand-cranked and the ground spices come out of the bottom. They’re a great option if you’re looking to grind small amounts. Spice mills are not suitable for wet ingredients. Pestle and mortar: Made up of a heavy bowl (mortar) and a club-shaped tool (pestle), this is a primitive and centuries-old means of grinding spices and other foods. These come in a range of sizes, from small ones no bigger than a teacup to large Mexican molcajete. Pestle and mortars are versatile as both dry and wet mixes can be ground in them. Sourced from trees in the Myristica genus native to islands in the Indian Ocean, the nutmeg seed usually measures about one inch in length and is too tough for any practical use as a whole piece. But grated into a fine powder, nutmeg is nutritious, delicious, and perennial popular, used in a range of cuisines around the world and also prized for its ability to be used in creating essential oils. Nutmeg grinders come in two main types: manual and electric. Manual grinders are straightforward, inexpensive, environmentally friendly, and an ideal choice if you want to sprinkle nutmeg directly on your food, but they require some skill and strength to use. Electric grinders pose little risk of injury because all the blades are contained inside the tool. Graters are harder to use than grinders and can cause injury if used improperly, but they allowyou to grate a small amount of nutmeg at a time. The safety of nutmeg grinders and how easy they are to clean varies from one model to the next. We discussed the Waring brand at the top of this article and it’s recognised to be the most used electric grinder in commercial kitchens. However, some of these coffee blenders listed above are now also used in smaller commercial kitchens and domestically too.Having to take out the bowl from the machine can be a bit fiddly, but you get used to it. It doesn’t come with additional bowls, but that isn’t a deal-breaker.

Manual: These classic grinders and graters require a bit of elbow grease to use. Whether you operate it with a crank, as with a grinder, or by rubbing a whole nutmeg against a grater, this is an easy way to get the same fresh flavour offered by using an electric grinder. All Offers Kitchenware Offers Homeware Offers Outdoor Living Offers Clearance Dry:Soon Heated Airer Bundles Spend more, save more on selected knives As nutmeg can have generally undesired side effects when consumed in too great a dose, including indigestion, headache, and even induction of hallucinatory and/or otherwise psychoactive episodes, it is best kept out of reach of children and consumed only in moderation. The Spicy History of NutmegAntique brass pepper mill, Grinder, Brass pepper grinder, Pepper mill, Turkish coffee grinder 1900s, Salt grinder, Vintage home kitchen Keep collections to yourself or inspire other shoppers! Keep in mind that anyone can view public collections—they may also appear in recommendations and other places. As mentioned above, nutmeg is native to a number of Indian Ocean islands known, fittingly enough as, the Spice Islands. It was one of many prized and rare spices that were wildly popular in the west during the Middle Ages and Renaissance -- cinnamon, pepper, and cloves were also highly sought after -- both for its culinary uses and for its perceived medicinal characteristics. (It was thought for many centuries that nutmeg and certain other spices could help to prevent infection with the bubonic plague.) The Microplane Spice Mill grinds hard spices like cinnamon and nutmeg to optimize the flavor of your cooking and baking. Designed for professional chefs and home cooks, our Spice Mill also features storage on the top where you can keep your whole spices! The Spice Mill should be hand washed, and disassembles for easy cleaning. Power -You should opt for something that has a minimum of 150 watts. Even more if you need to do larger volumes, but we think this is the minimum power you'd need.

The Lloytron Dual version is the ideal blender for grinding coffee beans, legumes and nuts. It has an easy one touch pulse operation and an 150W power. Home Electricals - Dry:Soon Heated Airers - Heated Blankets & Mattress Protectors - Fans & Heaters - Coffee Machines - Kettles - ToastersNow that you have some ground nutmeg, what can you do with it? Nutmeg is a versatile spice that adds warmth to sweet or savoury dishes and drinks. Here are some common uses for nutmeg: Christmas Gift, Handmade Pepper Grinder, Kitchen Decor, Salt Coffee Spice Grinder Mill, Rustic Décor Ideas, Dining Table Accessories Beyond its use in the kitchen, nutmeg also has noted benefits when refined into an essential oil. Achieve through the distillation of ground nutmeg, the oil sourced from nutmeg contains several organic chemicals (mostly terpenoids and phenylpropenes) such as geraniol and safrol. The oil is used in oral hygiene products, cough suppressant medicines, and in tinctures designed to soothe stomach and intestinal issues. It can also be used to invigorate a massage oil or as part of an aromatherapy regimen intended to enhance the relaxation and tranquility of a user.