nhục đậu khấu

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The Vietnamese word "nhục đậu khấu" refers to "nutmeg," which is a spice commonly used in cooking and baking. It comes from the seeds of a tree native to the Spice Islands in Indonesia. Nutmeg has a warm, slightly sweet flavor and is often used in both sweet and savory dishes.

Usage Instructions:

• Everyday Cooking: You can use "nhục đậu khấu" to enhance the flavor of dishes like pumpkin pie, curry, or even in beverages like eggnog.
• In Recipes: When following a recipe, you might see "nhục đậu khấu" listed as an ingredient. It can be used whole or ground.

Example Sentence:

• "Tôi thêm một ít nhục đậu khấu vào món súp bí đỏ." (I added a little nutmeg to the pumpkin soup.)

Advanced Usage:

• In Baking: "Nhục đậu khấu" is often used in baking, especially in desserts like gingerbread or spiced cakes, where it adds depth and warmth.
• In Cultural Context: In some cultures, "nhục đậu khấu" is also used in traditional medicine for its potential health benefits.

Word Variants:

• Ground Nutmeg: "nhục đậu khấu xay" (ground nutmeg)
• Whole Nutmeg: "nhục đậu khấu nguyên hạt" (whole nutmeg)

Different Meanings:

While "nhục đậu khấu" primarily refers to nutmeg as a spice, it does not have widely recognized alternative meanings in Vietnamese.

Synonyms:

• Mace: In some contexts, the term for mace (the outer covering of the nutmeg seed) can be referred to as "bột nhục đậu khấu" in Vietnamese, though it is less common.

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noun

1. nutmeg