new zealand translation

[rzn]

I have a recipe book published in new zealand (wish I'd noticed that prior, but the recipes are good...) anyway, I am looking at a scallop recipe that calls for "mixed spices".

Peachy. Anyone have any idea what their idea of "mixed spices" is over there? Or any natives on the board? Please? Is it just a generic seafood mix or does it mean something particular to a kiwi?

[cwshields]

I found the following on Recipezaar.com

Kitchen Dictionary: mixed spice
mixed spice

Mixed Spice in New Zealand is a pre packed spice containing the following: coriander, cinnamon, pimento, ginger, cassia, nutmeg and cloves.
plural: mixed spice

Ingredient
Season: available year-round

[rzn]

on scallops???

[Mezzaluna]

Is "pimento" what is also called "allspice"?

[abefroman]

I believe Pimento is black pepper corns

[abefroman]

What is cassia?

[rzn]

pimento is not the red stuff?

[rzn]

any suggestions for a readily available american substitute for this mysterious "mixed spice" that might work? it is a grilled scallop that is wrappe in a thin slice of carrot & zucchini & the spice was basically used as a rub.

[kuan]

Use garam masala.

[Greg]

Originally Posted by rzn

pimento is not the red stuff?

pimento is more than likely paprika.

[shel]

Originally Posted by abefroman

What is cassia?

Cinnamon ....

Shel

[shel]

Originally Posted by abefroman

I believe Pimento is black pepper corns

Doubtful - pimento is probably paprika in this case.

Shel

[Ishbel]

As NZ has lots of British roots, I am interested in their use of the term 'mixed spice' which seems to be slightly different to that used in the UK - as you would not traditionally use 'mixed spice' for a savoury dish.

Here we use mixed spice in sweet puddings and pies - espcially things like traditional Christmas Puds, Christmas cakes or steamed suet puddings. I looked on the container in my pantry and its ingredients are listed as powdered cinnamon, ginger,cloves, nutmeg and allspice.

I remember having a discussion with an American friend who asked me for my Christmas pudding recipe and was similarly stumped by 'mixed spice' - she said it sounded like something she used called apple pie seasoning (or similar name)- I don't know if that's true as I have never used it!

[Luc_H]

Originally Posted by cwshields

Mixed Spice in New Zealand is a pre packed spice containing the following: coriander, cinnamon, pimento, ginger, cassia, nutmeg and cloves.

Pimento means allspice which fits well in this ingredient statement.

http://wwwchem.uwimona.edu.jm:1104/l...s/pimento.html

Luc H

[Jock]

I guess there are a number of definitions for Pimento. I see from some posts here that it is another name for Allspice. Hmmm, OK.

I buy pimentos in a jar at the grocery store and sometimes if I'm lucky I can find fresh pimentos and they are small, sweet red peppers.

Being British born I know the mixed spice that Ishbel describes. But it is possible the Kiwis have their own version and why not? Either way, like someone said, on scallops???

Jock