Madagascar spice base
Quick answer: the spice base is an aromatic foundation blend, designed to deeply flavor broths, stews, sauces and marinades. It combines Madagascar's great spices in a ready-to-use balance.
The Madagascar spice base is the ally of busy kitchens: it replaces an entire spice library and instantly gives depth to a dish.
What goes into the spice base
The base combines black pepper, ginger, turmeric, coriander, cumin, dried garlic and clove, in a balance designed for everyday cooking. All the spices come from Madagascar for a stable aromatic consistency.
What a spice base is for
The spice base replaces the "assemble your spice bouquet" step: one spoonful in a pot or a wok, and the aromatic foundation is set. It works as a base, not a peak; you can then fine-tune with a specific spice.
How to use it in cooking
Sweat the base in fat at the start of cooking, then add your ingredients. For marinades, mix it with oil and a little acidity (lemon, vinegar).
- To start a meat stew, a curry or a tagine.
- In a homemade chicken or vegetable broth.
- In a marinade for grilling or oven-baked fish.
- In a spiced vinaigrette to lift a mixed salad.
How to store the spice base
Like any blend, keep it in an airtight jar, away from light. It keeps its aromatic balance for 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
Does the base replace a stock? No, they are complementary. The stock provides the salty liquid, the base provides the spices. You can very well combine the two.
What dose? One teaspoon for 4 people at the start of cooking, to adjust depending on the dish.
Which dishes is it compatible with? Stews, curries, soups, marinades, sauces. A little too austere for pastry: choose a targeted spice instead.
Buy Madagascar spice base
Choose the 40 g spice jar or the 40 g refillable glass jar for everyday cooking.
See also: our spice base and the Madagascar spices page.
