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CUMIN
Cumin (pronounced "comein") is the pale green seed of Cuminum cyminum, a
small herb in the parsley family. The seed is uniformly eliptical and
deeply furrowed.
Traditional Ethnic Uses
Cumin is frequently used in Mexican dishes such as chilli con carne and
hot tamales.
Taste and Aroma
Cumin has a distinctive, slightly bitter yet warm flavour.
A Few Ideas
For a change of pace, try ground Cumin added to tangy lime or lemon
based marinades for chicken, turkey, lamb, and pork.
Add Cumin to chilli, spicy meat stews, barbecue marinades, and sauces. Stir toasted
Cumin into corn muffin batter to create an easy southoftheborder accent.
Heat Cumin and garlic in olive oil and drizzle over cooked vegetables or
potatoes. Ground Cumin is stronger than whole seeds.
The Cumin flavour is
accentuated by toasting
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