Whole mace from Malwatte, packed in a flat printed sachet that holds 10g. Mace is the red, lacy covering of the nutmeg seed, dried in whole blades; it tastes like a softer nutmeg with a peppery edge.
Whole blades release their flavour slowly, so add them early and lift them out before serving. Malwatte Valley Plantations PLC has exported since 1992 and processes and packs its spices in its own factories, which hold ISO 22000 certification.
In the pack
- 10g of whole mace blades
- Flat printed sachet with a grey and red label
The grey label prints the name in English, Sinhala and Tamil, the words "All Natural", the net weight and a reminder to use the contents within 60 days of opening.
In the kitchen
- Simmer in soups, stocks and white sauces
- Add to biryani, pilau and meat curries
- Use in pickles and potted meats
- Grind a blade fresh for cakes and custards
Storage
Keep the sachet tightly closed in a cool, dry place away from sunlight. The label asks you to use the contents within 60 days of opening; tipping them into an airtight jar after opening helps.
Malwatte is the food brand of Malwatte Valley Plantations PLC of Colombo, a Sri Lankan grower, manufacturer and exporter of tea and spices.
