Mixed spice is a commercially available spice mix. The nearest equivalent available in US is apple-pie spice [penzeys - Cinnamon, nutmeg, mace and cloves] or pumpkin pie spice [penzeys - China cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, ginger, mace, cloves]
Common ingredients:
coriander - seeds of cilantro plant
cinnamon - bark of Ceylon or real cinnamon [more common in AU/NZ cooking]
pimento - allspice [seeds of pimento]
ginger - powdered root
cassia - Chinese, Saigon, and Korintje cinnamon [more common in US cooking]
nutmeg - powdered seed
cloves - flower buds
Mixed spice or allspice is common in savoury dishes - the warm spicy tones bring out the flavours without overpowering the dish .. |