Ground cumin

Where should I 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 enhances the flavor of legumes and helps with their better digestion.
• 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.