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CELERY SEED
Celery Seed is the dried fruit of Apium graviolens, a biennial in the
parsley family. This is the same genus and species used for growing
table celery, although there are particular varieties that are used for
the vegetable. The seeds are very small (about 1/16th of an inch), ovoid
and light brown
Traditional Ethnic Uses
Celery or as the ancients called it "smallage" has been used as a
medicine since the time of the Greeks. In the Middle Ages, it was
discovered that cultivation produced a much superior plant. At that time
people began to use it more widely as a vegetable. It was not until the
19th century that the seeds were used in recipes, appearing first in
pickling recipes.
Taste and Aroma
Celery Seed tastes similar to table celery, with its warm, slightly
bitter, aromatic flavour.
A Few Ideas
Celery Seed is useful for adding a celery flavour to foods when the
"crunch" of celery is not desired. Stir some into clam, potato, or other
creamy soups.
Add a pinch to blue cheese dressings and spoon the
dressing over ripe tomatoes.
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