Comments on Season with Spice: Spotlight on Spice: Nutmeg Factory

Hi Aslan, that must have been such a cool sight to...

2012-12-27T09:31:07.195-08:00

Hi Aslan, that must have been such a cool sight to find a nutmeg in the jungle. They are not native to that island, so nutmeg seedlings were probably brought over by British in the 19th century.

Have a wonderful time in Fiji!

I am on island Taveuni (Fiji) at the moment and wa...

2012-12-26T00:32:29.558-08:00

I am on island Taveuni (Fiji) at the moment and was hiking through the Boume National Heritage Park when I found a nutmeg with the red shining aril wrapped aroind it. From cooking books I could recall to have seen a nutmeg before and started researching. The locals I met were not aware of it. Thanks for your interesting page!

I'm sorry to hear that, Jesma. Since a newly ...

2012-08-28T07:21:20.510-07:00

I'm sorry to hear that, Jesma. Since a newly planted nutmeg tree can take almost a decade until it can produce fruit, hopefully, the nutmeg plantations in Grenada will recover in the next few years.

Before hurricane Ivan devastated our nutmeg planta...

2012-08-27T15:56:14.368-07:00

Before hurricane Ivan devastated our nutmeg plantations in 2004,Grenada had been the second largest exporter of nutmegs in the world.

good nice.. can you give more information regardin...

2012-07-23T02:29:11.346-07:00

good nice.. can you give more information regarding ho to make nutmeg oil

just found the full address and telephone number o...

2012-05-15T05:47:18.429-07:00

just found the full address and telephone number of the nutmeg factory. Here you go - 202A, Mk 3 Sungai Pinang, 11010 Balik Pulau. Tel: 016 4336 303.

Hi Shannon - thanks for leaving us your comment! G...

2012-05-14T17:46:16.333-07:00

Hi Shannon - thanks for leaving us your comment! Ghee Hup Nutmeg Factory is located in Teluk Bahang near the Titi Kerawang waterfall. It's about 8-10 km north of Balik Pulau. Drive along the road and look out for sign that says 'Kilang Buah Pala'. You won't miss it. Have fun!

In Penang, the fruits (white part) are only used for drinks. For cooking, it is the nutmeg seed that is used. You will most likely find it in Nyonya cuisine or traditional homestyle Malay dishes. The secret of a good bak kut teh is nutmeg seed. Also, you can use it in Chinese New Year dishes such as Chai Boay or Stew Duck. Really makes a difference.

You can see more recipes using nutmeg (asian & western) via the link here:
http://www.seasonwithspice.com/search/label/nutmegindex

Oh I'm so happy to have found this page as I w...

2012-05-14T01:34:34.875-07:00

Oh I'm so happy to have found this page as I was searching for fresh nutmeg in Penang. Asked my mama and some friends, they look at me puzzled, I guess not many Penangites use fresh nutmeg in their cooking? can you share the location of this hidden treasure? thanks! and I love your amazing site!

Guys, this is sooo amazing, I din't have a clu...

2012-03-23T04:49:26.918-07:00

Guys, this is sooo amazing, I din't have a clue! So interesting :)

Hi Deana, there's also a good picture of nutme...

2011-12-18T07:21:05.870-08:00

Hi Deana, there's also a good picture of nutmeg in the fruit you can check out here: http://blog.seasonwithspice.com/2011/04/nutmeg-or-buah-pala.html

Thanks Heidi, if you are ever in Penang or Grenada...

2011-12-18T05:50:53.848-08:00

Thanks Heidi, if you are ever in Penang or Grenada or anywhere else that grows nutmeg, be sure to check out a nutmeg farm. There's something exciting about opening a nutmeg fruit for the first time and seeing the amazing red aril and black shell inside.

Thanks Tia, would love to visit Grenada one day.

2011-12-18T05:45:41.923-08:00

Thanks Tia, would love to visit Grenada one day.

I have seen the nut with mace many times but never...

2011-12-17T15:08:28.399-08:00

I have seen the nut with mace many times but never green in the shell.. very cool... thanks for the pics!

Great post! I love nutmeg but being able to see t...

2011-12-17T12:58:40.589-08:00

Great post! I love nutmeg but being able to see these pictures and read about it really opened my eyes - I had no idea. Thanks for posting this :D

Very interesting!!! My neighboring island (Grenada...

2011-12-17T09:32:42.088-08:00

Very interesting!!! My neighboring island (Grenada) in the Caribbean is called "The Spice Island" They are thr largest nutmeg producers in the Caribbean.

No problem! I better bring some Balik Pulau soil a...

2011-12-15T06:43:39.348-08:00

No problem! I better bring some Balik Pulau soil along as well:)

Will you please bring me a nutmeg tree when you co...

2011-12-13T22:56:54.646-08:00

Will you please bring me a nutmeg tree when you come visit? Thank you!

Thanks for reading Beau! I don't think many p...

2011-12-11T22:07:51.017-08:00

Thanks for reading Beau! I don't think many people realize that when they smell that bottle of ground nutmeg in their cupboard, it is the same fragrance of the tropical fruit that encases it.

Seriously interesting read. Brilliant pictures too...

2011-12-11T13:20:41.351-08:00

Seriously interesting read. Brilliant pictures too! It's always satisfying to know where your eats come from!

It's amazing how often we grab for a bottle of...

2011-12-08T07:46:11.899-08:00

It's amazing how often we grab for a bottle of spice (and everything in our kitchen) and never think about where it comes from - not the place, and not the plant it grows on. Thanks Tamara!

I love how every time I learn so much about a spic...

2011-12-08T06:04:20.723-08:00

I love how every time I learn so much about a spice I like. Thank you!