The Secret to the Perfect Meat and Spice Combination
If you really want to bring your next dish to the next level, spices and herbs are more than necessary. These flavors have the ability to bring a dish to life, especially when fresh ingredients are used. With years of experience Karma’s chef’s have leaked their secrets to the best meat and spice combinations.
Beef: Cumin and Curry
Although slow to become adapted in the United States, cumin has begun to gain popularity. Worldwide, cumin is one of the most consumed spices right after black pepper and chiles. With it’s flavors resembling that of coriander, dill and fennel, cumin is a must addition to your next beef dish.
Curry has many different forms, but beef’s best match is garam masala. Garam Masala is a combination of cumin, ground coriander, cinnamon, nutmeg and saffron. Garam Masala is most common in Indian cuisine, lending it’s dishes a spicy warm flare.
Poultry: Cinnamon and Teragon
Cinnamon is a spice obtained from the inner bark of the tree species, Cinnamomum. Known for it’s aroma, cinnamon is also a great spice additive to many dishes, adding a sweet yet savory flavor.
Similar to cinnamon, tarragon is an aromatic spice. Tarragon has a warm, sweet and minty flavor. These earthy tones help to that highlight not only poultry, but to enhance the flavors of other spices as well. To make a memorable dressing, salad or sauce along side your poultry dish, add tarragon towards the end of your cooking process for an extra pop of flavor.
Fish: Cayenne and Turmeric
Pairing cayenne with fish, can leads to a unique ground, chile powder taste. Cayenne is reddish orange in color, which fits with its fiery tang. Be sure to add this spice one pinch at a time, to locate your ideal heat. Cayenne seasoning since hot is paired well with rice as the side to your newest fish dish.
Turmeric is a unique spice, coming from the “grains of paradise” family which includes ginger. It has a pungent, bitter flavor, making it the forefront of many dishes. Since fish is light in flavor, turmeric will be sure to bring a pop of flavor. Turmeric can be used in place of saffron to provide rich, bright colors.