Caraway Seeds (sometimes referred to as "wild cumin"), are the very tiny dried fruits (that look like seeds) of a member of the parsley family. It is used widely across Europe and in parts of North Africa.
Flavour
Although caraway comes from the same plant family as
cumin, and look almost identical to cumin,
caraway seeds do not taste anything like cumin seeds. Their flavour is very intense and
refreshing in the mouth; slightly
bitter with a
mild aniseed and
almost menthol fragrance.
Uses
Caraway would work well as a strong sweet & sour ingredient. It is used in
Sauerkraut and in
Pickles. It is one of the ingredients in the popular Moroccan spice blend
Harissa. It works well with
warm green beans or potatoes. It can be mixed into certain breads such as
Rye bread or sprinkled on to cakes. Roasted caraway seeds can be mixed in with salads or used to accompany
strong cheeses.
