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CARAWAY SEED
Caraway Seed is actually the fruit of a biennial herb in the parsley
family, known as Carum carvi.
The seed is about 1/5inch long and tapered
at the ends. The hard seed shells have five pale ridges.
Traditional Ethnic Uses
Caraway Seed is a common flavouring for many kinds of rye bread. It is
also used to flavour sauerkraut, sausage, cheese, cabbage, and soups.
Taste and Aroma
Caraway Seed has a pungent aroma and a distinctly sweet but tangy
flavour.
A Few Ideas
For enhanced flavour, lightly toast Caraway Seed before use in cheese
dishes or potato salad. Caraway Seed is great for use in sauerkraut,
soups, and stews; add Caraway in the last 15 minutes of cooking for best
flavour. Sprinkle Caraway Seed lightly over spice cakes before baking.
Mix 1/4 cup melted butter with 1 to 2 teaspoons Caraway Seed; spread on
French bread or pour over green beans
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