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Mali
Muscade de calebasse
Calabash nutmeg (Monodora myristica), a West African spice; listed in What The World Eats as a core spice of Mali; the seeds are grated and used to season soups, stews, and sauces; has a nutmeg-like flavor but more pungent; a traditional West African spice; used in soumbala-based sauces; the nutmeg of West Africa.
Mali
Grains de paradis
Grains of paradise (Aframomum melegueta), a West African spice; listed in What The World Eats as a core spice of Mali; related to cardamom; used to season sauces, stews, and grilled meats; has a pungent, peppery flavor with hints of citrus; a traditional West African spice; the pepper of the Mali Empire.