Arabic Name and Pronunciation: Baharat, pronounced ba-har-ot
Origin: Baharat is most commoonly used in Jordanian, Syrian, Palestinian and Lebanese recipes.
Characteristics: Baharat is a mixture of allspice berries, cinnamon, and nutmeg. The berries resemble peppercorns.
Taste : The taste really depends on the spices used in the mixture. More often, it has a sweet flavor. It is most often used to flavor soups and stews.
Buying Allspice: At a market, baharat is sold already ground in platic bags. At a Middle Eastern grocer, it will be in a small container. You may be able to find whole allspice berries, and you will have to grind them yourself, adding nutmeg and cinnamon.
