suemunzlinger's Recipe

Spice Substitutions

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Allspice Cinnamon; cassia; dash of nutmeg or mace; or dash of cloves

Aniseed Fennel seed or a few drops anise extract

Cardamom Ginger

Chili Powder Dash bottled hot pepper sauce plus a combination of oregano and cumin

Cinnamon Nutmeg or allspice (use only 1/4 of the amount)

Cloves Allspice; cinnamon; or nutmeg

Cumin Chili powder

Ginger Allspice; cinnamon; mace; or nutmeg

Mace Allspice; cinnamon; ginger; or nutmeg

Mustard (dry or ground) Wasabi powder (1/4 to 1/2 as much since it is hotter); horseradish powder; 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder = 1 Tablespoon prepared mustard

Nutmeg Cinnamon; ginger; or mace

Saffron Dash turmeric or annato powder (for color)

Turmeric Dash saffron (for color) plus ground mustard powder (one to one ratio); annato powder