Cumin Seeds
Size
Price:
$6.95
Unit price:
$4.09 USD/oz
Flavor Profile
Earthy and warm with mild bitterness and gentle spice.
How To Use
Toast cumin seeds briefly to boost aroma, then use whole in soups, sausages, sauerkraut, breads, or pickles. Grind fresh for chili powder, curries, tamales, sauces, or burgers.
FAQ
What do cumin seeds taste like?
Cumin seeds taste earthy and warm with a slightly bitter, savory edge. The flavor becomes more aromatic when toasted.
Should cumin seeds be used whole or ground?
Whole seeds are good for slow-cooked dishes and pickling. Ground cumin is better when you want the flavor evenly distributed.
What cuisines commonly use cumin?
Cumin is commonly used in Indian, Middle Eastern, Mexican, and North African cooking, as well as in chili and barbecue seasoning.
Cumin seeds taste earthy and warm with a slightly bitter, savory edge. The flavor becomes more aromatic when toasted.
Should cumin seeds be used whole or ground?
Whole seeds are good for slow-cooked dishes and pickling. Ground cumin is better when you want the flavor evenly distributed.
What cuisines commonly use cumin?
Cumin is commonly used in Indian, Middle Eastern, Mexican, and North African cooking, as well as in chili and barbecue seasoning.
Recipes using this spice
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Spiced Red Onion & Apple Marmalade
Roasted red onions and apples simmered into a savory preserve with toasted Fenugreek Seeds, Yello... -
Quick Pickled Jalapeños with Cilantro
Jalapeños and cilantro in a refrigerator brine with Turkish Bay Leaves and Black Malabar Pepperco... -
Cilantro-Coriander Pickled Jalapeños
Refrigerator-pickled jalapeño rings with Coriander Seeds, Turkish Bay Leaves, and Black Tellicher... -
Simple Pantry Hummus
Chickpeas blended smooth with Za'atar Seasoning, Ground Sumac Berries, and Cumin Seeds toasted on... -
Ghee-Roasted Spiced Red Potatoes
Red potato wedges roasted in ghee with coarsely ground Yellow Mustard Seeds, Cumin Seeds, and Fen... -
Mexican Mole Beef Chili
A crowd-size beef and bacon chili built on Mexican Mole and Ancho Chile Powder, simmered gently f...
