Whole Penang Cloves are an exotic treasure from the tropical Spice Islands. They offer a multifaceted flavor profile, simultaneously warm, sweetly aromatic, and assertively spicy, with subtle undertones of bitterness for balance. The beauty of these Penang cloves lies in their exceptional versatility, harmonizing perfectly with both sweet and savory dishes.

Cooking Notes

• Traditionally used to flavor ham by sticking them into the exterior of the meat before cooking. Remove before eating. This infuses the ham with the clove flavor.
• Stud cloves into apples and oranges for an added flavor (remove before eating) or to make an interesting decoration.
• Stud an onion with cloves and add to a soup or braised dish. This will add the flavor of both seasonings, and yet make the cloves easy to remove.
• Cloves naturally have a high oil content, so add them later in the cooking process.
• Use sparingly, since it has an intense flavor and can easily overpower other flavors
• Makes an attractive and effective garnish