Muscat , which has recently become the salt of the tables, preferred in many recipes, especially in sauce recipes, and stands out with its name, appearance and flavor, is a very useful food. It is also popularly known as nutmeg. Muscat, which has taken its place among the spices frequently used all over the world in recent years, looks like a miniature coconut with its appearance.
It grows in the tropical regions of Asia and America, but has long since left its homeland and spread its name all over the world. This plant is called "nutmeg" because it is said to originate from Muscat Muscat , the capital of Oman. It is usually grated or taken directly in powder form. Muscat, along with garam masala, which comes to mind first when it comes to Indian spices, is the savory salt of Indian cuisine. In our country, after the most used spices such as thyme and cumin, nutmeg has started to take its place in recipes.
The questions of where nutmeg is used and how to consume nutmeg gain importance here. Muscat is used as a spice, but it is also known for the dessert made with the fleshy part of its fruit in tropical places. But it is still generally used as a spice.
It provides a very unique flavor to potato recipes, especially mashed potatoes, vegetable soups such as pumpkin soup, cabbage soup, pasta and similar starchy foods and creamy dishes. It also goes very well with desserts and brings the flavor of turmeric cookies, fruit cakes, cheesecakes to a very delicious dimension.
It is more effective to add nutmeg to food and drinks when it is hot, if possible, instead of adding it during cooking. The benefits of nutmeg, which is small and tastes great, are countless. Muscat is thought to be appetizing, relieving gas and bloating, and is thought to benefit these problems. Consuming too much muscat can be quite dangerous. Muscat, which does not cause any problems when added to meals in small amounts, can cause serious side effects in overdose.
