Calabash Nutmeg
AKA 'African (Jamaican) Nutmeg / Pebbe / Ehuru /Efure'
(Monodora myristica)
Calabash (African or Jamaican) nutmeg — comes from evergreen forests of West Africa.
Can be ground, grated or use whole. Also can be roasted to intensify its flavor.
Calabash nutmeg’s warm, nutty taste has a deeper woodiness, and ideal for use as a
seasoning in savory dishes like soups and stews or sweet desserts like cake and pudding.
Calabash nutmeg also used in traditional medicinal purposes for its antimicrobial
and a stimulant property.
