Ground cumin
Ground cumin (Cuminum cyminum) with a warm, earthy aroma. For soutzoukakia, bean soup, lentils, chickpeas, hummus, minced meat, curry and chili.
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Deep, earthy and aromatic flavor
- Ground cumin from dried Cuminum cyminum seeds.
- Ideal for legumes, meats, rice and marinades.
- It is widely used in Mediterranean, Asian and Mexican cuisine.
- Adds natural volume without additives.
Why choose it?
- Ground seeds without additives
- Ideal for cooking use
- Classic spice of Mediterranean & Oriental cuisine
- Deep, earthy and aromatic flavor
Description
Ground cumin is an aromatic spice with a deep, earthy flavor and a subtly spicy aroma.
It comes from the dried seeds of the Cuminum cyminum plant and is widely used in Mediterranean, Asian and Mexican cuisine.
It is ideal for legumes, meats, rice, sauces and marinades.
In traditional Greek cuisine, we often find it in meatballs, lentils, and chickpeas.
Instructions for use
Cumin has a strong aroma: start with ½ teaspoon for a 4-serving meal.
For a fuller flavor, fry it for a few seconds in hot oil at the beginning of cooking.
Store it in a tightly closed jar, away from light and moisture.
Where to use ground cumin
Ground cumin is a spice with a strong aroma and flavor reminiscent of anise and orange. It is widely used in many cuisines around the world, adding a warm and spicy note to dishes.
Where can you use ground cumin:
- Meat:
- Marinades: Cumin pairs well with red meats, such as beef and lamb. You can add it to marinades along with other spices like coriander and turmeric.
- Burgers: It adds an exotic touch to burgers.
- Vegetables:
- Soups and stews: It is ideal for flavoring vegetable soups, lentil or bean stews.
- Roasted vegetables: You can sprinkle it on roasted vegetables like carrots, zucchini, and potatoes.
- Legumes:
- Lentils and broad beans: Cumin brings out the flavor of legumes.
- Rice:
- Pilaf: Cumin is a key ingredient in many pilafs, adding an aromatic note.
- Bread and pastries:
- Bread: You can add cumin to bread dough to give it a more intense flavor.
- Sauces:
- Sauces for meat: It adds an exotic touch to meat sauces, such as curry sauce.
- Yoghurt:
- Yogurt with cucumber: It adds an oriental touch to cucumber yogurt.
- Sweetness:
- Cookies and cakes: You can add a small amount of cumin to desserts to create unusual flavor combinations.
How to use it:
- When to add it: Cumin is usually added at the beginning of cooking to release its aromas.
- Quantity: Start with small amounts and increase according to your taste.
- Combinations: Cumin goes well with other spices such as coriander, turmeric, curry, and black pepper.
Additional information
Frequent questions
What is cumin?
It is a spice made from dried seeds with a strong aroma and spicy flavor, widely used in cooking.
What foods is cumin used in?
Ideal for chickpeas, lentils, meatballs, meat, rice, bread, but also in drinks with honey or lemon.
What is the difference between ground and whole cumin?
The grated one is more intense in flavor and suitable for immediate use, while the whole one gives a more subtle aroma when sautéed.
What does cumin go with?
With minced meat (soutzoukakia, meatballs), legumes, rice, grilled vegetables, yogurt and spices such as coriander, paprika, cinnamon and chili.
