Although there aren’t any programmed settings that allow you to control grind size, the grinder comes with a clear lid that allows you to see what you’re doing so you can stop grinding when your spices reach the desired fineness. The grinding mechanism will either be on the top or the base of the spice mill. A top-grinding design won’t leave a telltale residue on the table or work counter. There are several great spice grinders out there, but the Secura Electric Coffee and Spice Grinder earned the best overall spot for a few reasons. One of the biggest is that it has two separate milling bowls: One for grinding dry ingredients and the other for chopping wet ingredients. The bowls also have measurement markings on the inside, so you can easily add what you need without using separate measuring spoons. This grinder includes a clear plastic cover that sits on top of the stainless steel bowl to keep ground ingredients from flying out as the blades spin. The spice grinder is also a handy storage pot for leftover whole spices. Unscrew the top of the plunger to reveal an air-tight compartment. Soweit ergäbe sich für mich zwar ein positives Ergebnis, das ich auf diese Weise zerkleinerte Muskatnuss zum Würzen von Speisen verwenden könnte, doch keinesfalls mit dem schon beschriebenen Aufwand an Kraft und wie sich unschwer daraus auch ergibt: an Zeit.

Nutmeg has a warm, spicy aroma and flavour perfect for both sweet and savoury dishes such as a classic béchamel sauce or any number of cakes and puddings.Lindsay Boyers is a certified holistic nutritionist with extensive nutrition knowledge and cooking experience. She’s developed over 1,000 original recipes and is constantly on a mission to find the best kitchen gadgets, at the best prices, to help make life in the kitchen more streamlined and efficient. Using Microplane’s pioneering technology, the Spice Mill features the iconic, signature razor-sharp stainless-steel blades ensuring ingredients are effortlessly and precisely cut without ripping or tearing. If you have a smaller kitchen, it’s worth taking size into account. Unlike some kitchen appliances, spice grinders aren’t typically bulky gadgets, but you might still need to give it some thought if countertop room or storage space isn’t on your side. How much should I spend? With many appliances, we often want to know their maximum capacity, but when it comes to spice grinders, minimum capacity is an important piece of information, too. If you're only planning to grind a teaspoon or so at a time, you'll want to make sure your grinder can manage such a small amount. It's also important to differentiate between a grinder you can use for larger spices such as nutmeg versus something finer like peppercorns or rosemary.

Key details – Dimensions: 6.18 x 6.18 x 21 cm (LWH); Electric: No; Colours available: 18 to choose from So, why grind whole spices when ready-ground ones are easy to come by? Ready-ground spices lose their potency faster than whole spices – especially if they’ve been sitting in the cupboard for a while. Grinding whole spices only when you need them ensures you get more intense flavours and aromas, so your dishes will always taste their best.

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While there are no bells and whistles here—the grinder has one stainless steel bowl and a push-top on and off control—we think its simplicity is one of the things that adds to its appeal. Our tester noted that like similar models with a two-blade design, lightweight herbs tended to fly away from the blade area, resulting in an uneven grind. However, on heavier spices, like cloves and peppercorns, this machine worked really well. Just be sure to follow the suggested grinding times noted in the manual for optimum results. Außerdem besitze ich noch eine weitere Muskatmühle (mal günstig in einem Supermarkt gekauft), die in ihren Teilen ungefähr meiner anderen (bei Tchibo gekauften) entspricht: Vom Prinzip her identischer Aufbau, in der Höhe und Breite ein paar Zentimeter mehr. Das Mahlergebnis so gut wie das meiner ältesten Mühle. Doch auch hier wieder ein Problem: Es kommt nie dazu, dass eine Nuss in meiner 2. Muskatmühle vollständig gemahlen wird. Stets gibt diese Mühle nach zirka einer halben Muskatnuss schon ihre Funktion auf. Dabei spielt gar keine Rolle, wie groß die Nuss zum Mahlbeginn gewesen ist. Es passiert ständig und es hilft auch kein Versuch, eine Nuss „nachzuladen“, weil sich dann die Mühle nicht mehr zuschrauben lässt. Pestle and mortar: Made up of a heavy bowl (mortar) and a club-shaped tool (pestle), this is a primitive and centuries-old means of grinding spices and other foods. These come in a range of sizes, from small ones no bigger than a teacup to large Mexican molcajete. Pestle and mortars are versatile as both dry and wet mixes can be ground in them. Our tester found this model to work best with spices (vs. dried herbs) and required at least a tablespoon of each ingredient to get a proper grind. Since the bowl is removable, it's easy to get every last granule of ground spice out with a few taps. It comes with a coffee spoon that has a brush on its handle to help whisk away any residual dust or powder. The manufacturer recommends hand washing the lid and bowls and advises against placing them in the dishwasher. Roast the hazelnuts in the oven for about 8-10 minutes then let them cool briefly on a kitchen towel and use the kitchen towel to rub off the skin. Lower the temperature of the oven to 150°C.