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I had my semi-annual Ocrevus infusion today, then went to Penzey's and bought four different spices and two of their seasoning mixes (Singapore seasoning and Sunny Paris). The cashier asked me what I use the Singapore seasoning for, so I told him it's to make curry with very little capsaicin, and he said he thought it might go well in a chick pea curry, so I mentioned the sweet potato and chick pea curry I made a couple of weeks ago.
While it has very little capsaicin it does have some, and this blend isn't suitable for anyone who is allergic to peppers. If I was cooking for someone with that allergy/sensitivity, I'd probably mix black pepper (the largest single ingredient in this blend), ginger, cumin, garlic, and one or more of cinnamon, clove, and cardamom. I might try adding some horseradish, and now that I'm writing this, I think it might be worth trying the next time I'm making a curry, along with the Singapore seasoning. Probably some grated horseradish in vinegar, but it might also be worth trying horseradish powder.
The Penzey's store in Massachusetts isn't close to Mt. Auburn hospital, but combining the two trips is less total travel than doing them separately, and sometimes it's easier to do a second thing when I'm already out of the house.
While it has very little capsaicin it does have some, and this blend isn't suitable for anyone who is allergic to peppers. If I was cooking for someone with that allergy/sensitivity, I'd probably mix black pepper (the largest single ingredient in this blend), ginger, cumin, garlic, and one or more of cinnamon, clove, and cardamom. I might try adding some horseradish, and now that I'm writing this, I think it might be worth trying the next time I'm making a curry, along with the Singapore seasoning. Probably some grated horseradish in vinegar, but it might also be worth trying horseradish powder.
The Penzey's store in Massachusetts isn't close to Mt. Auburn hospital, but combining the two trips is less total travel than doing them separately, and sometimes it's easier to do a second thing when I'm already out of the house.
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