Bodrum Ground Allspice, labelled Yeni Bahar in Turkish and also known as pimento, is a finely ground spice packed in a 100 g stand-up pouch with a 'tear here and reseal' top. The front of the pack states that it is 100% natural with no artificial colours or additives. Allspice has a warm, sweet aroma often compared to a mix of cinnamon, clove and nutmeg, with a slight peppery edge.
Yenibahar is one of the characteristic spices of Turkish cooking. It goes into the rice filling of dolma and sarma, iç pilav, olive-oil vegetable dishes, köfte, lamb and beef stews and lentil soups, and it also works in spiced cakes and cookies. Use it sparingly, about a quarter to half a teaspoon for a family-size dish, and add it early in cooking so the flavour can spread.
Reseal the pouch after each use, and follow the storage guidance and best-before date printed on the pack.