Cumin Seeds
come from the herb known by the Latin name of Cuminum cyminum which
grows native from the Mediterranean all the way to India. We offer this
spice in both whole and powdered forms, as well as organic and kosher
styles. Cumin Seed is probably best known as an ingredient used in a
variety of Mexican recipes.
Roasts can be spiced with Cumin
Seed. It can be combined with fruit and sweet-flavored root vegetables
and used to season a pork or beef roast. Chili typically uses cumin
spice to flavor the beans and meat. To add a spicy accent to hot dishes
that feature chili peppers, you can mix Cumin Seed powder with sour
cream to use as a garnish on hot food. The sour cream, or any dairy
product, will subdue the heat of the chili peppers if they begin to burn
your tongue and makes eating the dish more enjoyable.
Salads get a flavor boost with the addition of Cumin Seed powder.
You can make a salad that features corn, beans, cheese, and add some
chicken to it, then pour over it an oil and vinegar dressing that has
cumin added.
If you like to barbecue, you will certainly want
to keep a spice rub on hand for flavoring meats for the grill. You can
make a wonderful spice rub using cumin, onion and garlic powders,
paprika, garlic and other seasonings that you like, and use it to rub
into chicken or pork meat.
Rice and bean dishes can be seasoned
with whole Cumin Seed. To turn it into a vegetarian main dish, beans
may be added. Black beans are particularly flavorful. Dried pinto
beans can be purchased in bulk and cooked very inexpensively in a slow
cooker, and seasoned with cumin to make wonderful refried beans. Whole
spice seeds can be quickly toasted in a warm fry pan over low heat,
which helps to release the flavor and aroma in the seeds.
