Ehuru (Calabash Nutmeg)

Ingredients

100% Ehuru Nuts

Origin

Enugu State, Nigeria

Elevate Your Meals with the Subtle Warmth of Ehuru

Add a touch of sweet, nutty warmth to your dishes with Ehuru, also known as Calabash Nutmeg. Harvested from the Monodora myristica tree, this cherished West African spice is celebrated for its buttery aroma and complex flavor. Ehuru is an essential ingredient in traditional cooking, offering a unique balance of sweetness and earthiness that enhances every bite.

"Ehuru’s sweet, buttery warmth and aromatic complexity bring the soulful flavors of West Africa to every dish, transforming meals into memorable experiences."

Why Choose Ehuru (Calabash Nutmeg)?

• Sweet, Buttery Flavor: Perfect for enriching soups, stews, and rice dishes with a subtle yet distinctive warmth.
• Traditional Uses: Traditionally it is used to aid digestion, relieve inflammation, and support overall wellness.
• Cultural Authenticity: A key spice in West African cuisine, it connects you to the heart of traditional recipes.

How to Use

Roast the Ehuru pods lightly to release their oils, then crack open and grind the seeds. Add to soups, stews, and curries for a warm, nutty depth. Use it to flavor baked goods, porridges, and even desserts for a unique twist. Ehuru is versatile enough to elevate both savory and sweet creations.

Crafted for Culinary Explorers

Hand-harvested and naturally dried, Ehuru brings authentic West African flavor to your kitchen. Whether you’re exploring new recipes or enhancing family favorites, this spice offers unmatched versatility and depth.

Flavor Profile 

Sweet, Buttery

Harvest & Processing

Wild harvested, roasted, cracked and dried

Suggested Uses

Grind the Ehuru pods into a powder and add to seasoning mixes, or grate using a microplane and use it to flavor pastries, cakes, porridges, and desserts. Its unique, buttery flavor is also excellent for adding complexity to stews and soups.

Note: Use sparingly, as the flavor is subtle yet distinct.