I'm trying to make cookies that use spices that aren't available in the supermarket, but I do have allspice on hand. Can I use that instead?? Let's say that the spices are nutmeg and ginger...is it okay??
2007-01-28 00:11:03 · 20 answers · asked by princess_julia 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
There's just one last thing: supposing the cookies I'm trying to make are gingerbread cookies...and I really can't get ginger and nutmeg...can I use whole ginger (which I can just grate or something) and/or allspice???
2007-01-28 00:34:30 · update #1
If you're making gingerbread cookies, you need ginger. Try to buy it on line somewhere since it's a fairly common spice. If you have any ethnic grocery stores or neighbourhoods where you live, look there because many cuisines use ginger (fresh or dried).
Allspice can maybe substitute for nutmeg but it would depend on the recipe. I think it would be okay in this recipe but again stress that you need ginger to make gingerbread.
2007-01-28 01:28:27 · answer #1 · answered by elf2002 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Allspice, something of a misnomer, is actually a berry (and member of the myrtle family) and not an accurate substitute for any particular spice. Although it imparts a vague likeness to many spice flavors taken together (hence the name) it is not a composite of different spices. Ginger and nutmeg have very distinctive flavors and aromas. Replacing either of them with allspice will not give you the recipe's intended result. Why not work with what you do have and mix up a batch of allspice cookies instead?
Grated fresh ginger may give you a more pronounced, sharp edge to your gingerbread cookies rather than the dried, mellow "snap" of ground powder. Since fresh ginger is wet and coarse, it may not disperse well into the dry ingredients, the typical way of adding spices into a recipe. This is not to discourage you from being adventurous, just some points to consider.
Two good sources of spices at reasonable prices are Badia (a latin brand) and Penseys. Both have websites, and Penseys does sell directly to the public.
2007-02-03 15:30:14 · answer #2 · answered by ConfidentCook 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The replacement for nutmeg is mace. You could probably get away with using allspice in this case(gingerbread cookies). But all replacements for powdered ginger are just not the same if you are planning to make gingerbread cookies. Fresh ginger is not an option. You need to just bite the bullet and go to the supermarket.
2007-02-04 09:35:07 · answer #3 · answered by Diane T 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A different recipe is a different cookie. If you sub allspice for nutmeg and ginger it will come out a bit musky probably. You can order spices online.
2007-02-04 23:32:36 · answer #4 · answered by Bill 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. Done it myself, and it worked. BTW what sort of lame supermarkets do you have available where you live/shop? Who doesn't sell nutmeg or powdered ginger? You could have a look in your local Yellow Pages for new places to shop. Try buying whole spices, and using a mortar and pestle or a fine grater when you need them. It makes such a huge difference to the flavour. And fresh ginger is always so much spicier than the powdered variety. Good luck. Hope they turn out well.
2007-01-28 00:20:02 · answer #5 · answered by AussieGrrrl 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hope this helps Mace is a spice made from the waxy red covering which covers nutmeg seeds. The flavor is similar to that of nutmeg, with a hint of pepper and a more subtle note which can be overwhelmed by heavy-handed cooks. Mace is readily available in many cooking supply stores in both whole and ground form, and it has a wide range of uses from desserts to savory roast meats. The versatile flavor can make mace a useful spice to have around, especially since many recipes call for it.
2016-03-29 06:11:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have substituted those same spices you mentioned before as well, just use a little less allspice, I gound it stronger than ginger etc... I don't see why you couldn't use fresh ginger as long as it was really minced well. Good Luck! Don't be afraid to experiment...maybe you are on to something:)
2007-02-04 14:17:20 · answer #7 · answered by Bella Mommy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know where you shop at but nutmeg and ginger are found in most all supermarkets. But they are kind of pricey.
Allspice is not the same as either of those two spices, it has a flavor all it's own.
2007-01-28 00:17:25 · answer #8 · answered by couchP56 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. It makes a difference. Allspice is a bunch of different spices, which you may or may not want in whatever you're making. Stick with the designated spices.
2007-02-02 14:14:12 · answer #9 · answered by Sara B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the type of cookie you are making. My favorite which I make from scratch is oatmeal, raisin-walnut cookie. This cookie requires white and brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, baking soda and I use a non transfat margerine. Allspice contains salt. If you are limiting your sodium intake this may not be for you. Of course, you will need flour and the all important oatmeal.
2007-01-28 00:23:09 · answer #10 · answered by Yafooey! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋