Cookbook:Calabash Nutmeg

Calabash nutmeg, also called African nutmeg or ehuru, is the dried seed of Monodora myristica.

Characteristics
Inside its outer shell, calabash nutmeg takes the form of an oblong seed. These seeds are dried and ground to produce an aromatic spice with very similar characteristics to nutmeg but somewhat earthier.

Use
Calabash nutmeg is common in Nigerian cuisine, where it is used as both a spice and thickener. It can be incorporated into both sweet and savory dishes.