The Difference Between Grass Fruit and Nutmeg: Exploring their Characteristics and Uses

January 29, 2024

Grass fruit and nutmeg. What's the difference between the two? Today, I will introduce you to grass fruit and nutmeg, along with pictures of grass fruit.


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The Difference Between Grass Fruit and Nutmeg

1. Grass Fruit

Grass fruit, also known as grass nut, grass cardamom, soil sand kernel, false sand kernel, is mild in nature, with a spicy and fragrant taste, and astringent.

(1) In traditional Chinese medicine, grass fruit has the effects of drying and warming, dispelling cold, eliminating phlegm, treating malaria, invigorating the spleen, and warming the stomach.

(2) Grass fruit can be used for cold and painful abdomen, bloating in the chest and abdomen, intermittent phlegm accumulation, indigestion, vomiting, and diarrhea.

(3) Grass fruit is also commonly used as a seasoning, with appetizing effects.


2. Nutmeg

Nutmeg, also known as jade fruit, red cardamom, meat cardamom, jāgūlē, meat fruit, and top meat, has a deep red color, spicy taste, and strong aroma.

Nutmeg is a food and medicine, it can be used as a medicine, and also used as a seasoning in cooking. It can be added to various meat stews (including beef stews).

However, it is best not to add similar seasonings when stewing chicken, because chicken contains unique monosodium glutamate, which has a delicious taste. Adding nutmeg would be a waste.

Grass Fruit Beef Brisket with Pickled Vegetables is Delicious

Ingredients:

Pickled vegetables, beef brisket soup, tofu, mushrooms, grass fruit

Instructions:

(1) Stir-fry the onions and ginger in a pot, then add the beef soup and grass fruit.

(2) Bring to a boil and add the pickled vegetables, mushrooms, and tofu.

(3) Simmer on low heat for 20 minutes.

(4) Finally, add salt and chicken bouillon, and serve.

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