What is Beau Monde Seasoning?
Beau monde seasoning is a seasoning salt made from a blend of spices. It gives a hearty flavor of celery and onion to any dish. Spice Islands created the classic Beau Monde Seasoning® that has become famous throughout the world of culinary arts. Obie Cue’s TX Spices created their own beau monde replica of this favorite and renamed it “Celebration.” However, the ingredients are simple and easy to duplicate so buying the beau monde spice prepackaged is simply a convenience.
By definition, beau monde comes from the French, meaning “the world of fashion and society” or “beautiful world”. The literal translation is “fine world.” The combination of spices creates a seasoning salt that represents fine dining and a refined pallet.
Beau monde seasoning enhances a variety of cuisines. It is an excellent rub for beefsteaks and roasts as well as poultry and fish dishes. It is also used as a seasoning for salad dressings, greens and vegetables. A touch of beau monde seasoning to any basic recipe transforms the recipe into a unique, special dish. For example, adding beau monde seasoning salt to a simple deviled egg recipe gives it an extra unique flavor that all will appreciate. Adding a touch of beau monde seasoning to a Bloody Mary will create a new signature drink.
A very simple option for using beau monde seasoning is as a dip. It can be added to your basic spinach dip or just combine mayonnaise or sour cream for a great dip for crudités. Raw vegetables such as asparagus, bell peppers, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, celery or jicama are easily chopped and served with this dipping sauce.
Many bartenders have created a zesty brunch favorite by adding beau monde seasoning to a traditional Bloody Mary. In addition to the vodka; tomato juice, or a tomato vegetable juice are the staples for this drink. Tabasco® and Worcestershire® with a dash of beau monde give the drink a unique flavor. Many top it with a celery stalk or shrimp.
The ingredients for beau monde seasoning salt are allspice, bay leaf, celery seed, cinnamon, cloves, mace, nutmeg, black and white pepper. Salt is added until the preferred taste is attained.
This all purpose seasoning salt can be used wherever the palate dictates. Many include it at the table as a simple seasoning salt to enhance every meal. The spices included in this seasoning blend are easy on the digestion and do not cause heartburn or acid imbalances.
Written by KD Morgan
