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Qâlat daqqa (also spelled gâlat dagga),^[1][2] or Tunisian Five Spices, is a spice blend originating from the North African nation of Tunisia. It is made of cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, peppercorns, and grains of paradise mixed and ground to a fine powder. It is most often used to spice meats and vegetable dishes.^[3] The flavor of the mixture is described as being "sweet and warm".^[4]

Uses[link]

Qâlat daqqa is utilized in several manners:

1. In meats it is used as ether a dry rub or as an ingredient to marinades. It is noted for use in lamb tajines.^[5]
2. In vegetable dishes, it is noted for imparting a warm flavor, especially in pumpkin- or eggplant-based dishes.^[5]

References[link]

External links[link]

• Gâlat dagga page from Gernot Katzer's Spice Pages
• The World Cookbook for Students

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