What Is Cloves, whole and How Can I Use It?
If cloves, whole has turned up in a recipe or caught your eye at the store, here's what you need to use it with confidence and how to choose it, cook it, store it, what to substitute, and 112 recipes to try it in.
What is cloves, whole?
Cloves can be used in cooking either whole or in a ground form, but as they are extremely strong, they are used sparingly.
Dried cloves are also a key ingredient in Indian masala chai, spiced tea, a special variation of tea popular in some regions, notably Gujarat. In the US, it is often sold under the name of "chai" or "chai tea", as a way of differentiating it from other types of teas sold in the US.
Due to the Indonesian influence, the use of cloves is widespread in the Netherlands. Cloves are used in cheeses, often in combination with cumin. Cloves are an essential ingredient for making Dutch speculaas. Furthermore, cloves are used in traditional Dutch stews like hachee.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 tbsp (6g)Where found
Cloves, whole is usually found in the spices section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
Food group
Cloves, whole is a member of the Spices and Herbs US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.
How much does cloves, whole weigh?
| Amount | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 6 grams |
| 1 teaspoon | 2 grams |
Related
Spices and Herbs
| In Chinese: | 丁香，全 | |
| British (UK) term: | ||
| en français: | clous de girofle, ensemble | |
| en español: | clavo de olor, todo |
Recipes using cloves, whole
There are 112 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Adam's Chai Latte Ice Cream
My brother Adam loves this ice cream so much that I asked him for the recipe. It's a Chai Latte with chunks of gingerbread cookies hidden within.
Paneer Basmati Pilaf--Paneer Pulao
Paneer Pulao is a delightful and mildly aromatic Indian rice dish that combines basmati rice with paneer, which is a type of Indian cottage cheese.
Malabar Chicken Curry Recipe
Malabar chicken curry is a spicy and aromatic dish that hails from the Malabar region of India. This curry is made with a unique blend of spices that include cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and fennel, which gives it a distinctive taste and aroma. The tender chicken pieces are simmered in a rich and flavorful coconut milk-based gravy, making it a perfect dish for any occasion. The curry can be adjusted to your preferred level of spiciness, making it versatile for all tastes. Whether you're looking to explore new flavors or simply want to add a bit of spice to your meals, Malabar chicken curry is a must-try recipe for any home cook.
Beef & Vegetable Soup No. 2 (Instant Pot or not)
A beef vegetable soup made with homemade stock made one day ahead, featuring tender shredded beef, diced vegetables, and fresh herbs. A comforting and flavorful meal loaded with beefy goodness.
Andy's Murgh Kurma (Chicken Curry)
Andy's murgh kurma: Indian chicken curry with a yogurt marinade, whole cardamom and cloves, and a deeply spiced tomato sauce. Serve with rice and chapati for a fragrant home-cooked dinner.
Baklava 2
Three-nut baklava layers buttered phyllo with walnuts, pistachios, and toasted almonds, then drinks in a citrus-clove honey syrup overnight. The Greek dessert pulled out for big celebrations and bigger family gatherings.
Baklava (Papadakis Taverna)
Baklava layers buttered phyllo with cinnamon-spiced walnuts, bakes until golden, then drinks in a citrus-honey syrup steeped with cloves. Greek taverna classic finished with whole cloves studded into each diamond.
Spiced Pickles
Spiced gherkin pickles layered with whole cloves and cinnamon, then bathed in a hot apple cider vinegar brine sweetened with sugar and dry mustard. An old Pennsylvania Dutch crock-pickle recipe with a sweet-tart bite.
Pickled Salmon as Appetizer (Gravad Lax style)
An easy way to create a tasteful appetizer, similar to the way it is done in Scandinavia or Northern Germany. Preferably you want to use wild caught salmon when it is available or catch-it yourself. The usual caveats when you deal with fresh fish apply. Process it immediately. I had good experience with wild Alaska sockeye salmon which is frozen for a while before it comes into the shop.
Baked Ham
Very pleasing to the eye and the palate. Easy recipe. I used honey instead of maple syrup and cinnamon instead of mustard. Don't use water when there is all that pineapple juice!
Suss-Saures Rotkraut (Sweet-And-Sour Red Cabbage)
Traditional German sweet-and-sour red cabbage braised with apples, red wine, brown sugar, and vinegar. Simmered in a Dutch oven for an hour until tender and glossy. The classic side dish for sauerbraten, pork roast, or schnitzel.
Quick & Easy Pickled Beets
A quick and easy way to make pickled beets, you don't have to wait for days, or do the canning process. Within 30 minutes, you will be able to enjoy these delicious picked beets.
Bier Fisch (German Beer Fish)
Add a European taste to your summer with this succulent dish that is made with beer to give it a unique flavor.
Wassail
Nice warm spiced cider with citrus fruit. One sip and my belly warmed up so much I had to go turn the heat down!
South African Vegetable Biryani
Fragrant basmati rice layered with spiced vegetables, golden onions, and aromatic mint in this South African twist on classic biryani that feeds a crowd.
Sopa De Entulho
Hearty Portuguese rubble soup (sopa de entulho) loaded with red kidney beans, pumpkin, turnips, carrots, potatoes, and hand-torn cabbage. A warming, rustic one-pot meal.
Spice Mix: Garam Masala
Homemade garam masala from whole roasted cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and mace ground fresh. This essential Indian spice blend takes 20 minutes and blows store-bought versions out of the water.
Best Sweet & Hot Corned Beef
Sweet and hot corned beef brisket simmered with cloves, garlic, and chilies, then glazed with bitter orange marmalade and baked until burnished. The piquant cousin to the classic St. Patrick's Day boil.
Mole De Guajolote (Turkey in Mole Sauce)
Mole de guajolote is a traditional Mexican turkey in mole sauce made from scratch with ancho, mulato, and pasilla chilies, chocolate, sesame seeds, peanuts, and warm spices.
Cafe Mexicano
Spiced Mexican coffee simmered with dark brown sugar, unsweetened chocolate, cinnamon, cloves, and vanilla. Includes a flambeed Cafe Diablo variation with brandy and Kahlua.
Bo-Peeps-A-Crock
Slow cooker lamb breast seasoned with nutmeg, ginger, and whole cloves, braised with seedless grapes and chicken broth. A warm-spiced crockpot lamb recipe with just 10 minutes of prep.
Crema De Laurel
Silky bay leaf custard draped in clove-spiked caramel with a splash of amaretto. This slow-baked Spanish-style flan is elegant, aromatic, and unforgettable.
Orange-Pecan Couscous
Orange-pecan couscous cooked in orange juice with cinnamon sticks, cloves, turmeric, and raisins. A fragrant, Moroccan-inspired side dish ready in under 30 minutes.
Badam Diyea Mangsha (Beef in Rich Cashew Sauce)
Indian beef curry with whole aromatic spices, deeply browned onions, and a rich cashew-yogurt sauce. Badam Diyea Mangsha simmers with potatoes and finishes with garam masala.
