Caraway - meridian Fennel - Persian Cumin

Popular in German bread and pastries. These pungent, slightly bitter seeds can lighten heavy dishes, such as ribs and pork, and can be used in sauces and teas.

Caraway Basics
This member of the parsley family has a pungent aroma and flavor, nutty and warm with a hint of anise. This ancient brown seed is a common element in Austrian and German cooking.

Available in both whole and ground seeds, whole seeds have a potent flavor and aroma. If a recipe calls for ground seeds, grind them up just before using them for the best results.

Nutrition Info
One tablespoon of caraway seeds has 22 calories, 1 gram of fat, and 2 grams of fiber. There's also a small amount of iron, calcium, and even a pinch of vitamin C.

What to do with Caraway
Caraway seeds add their distinctive flavor to St. Patricks Day favorites like corned beef, coleslaw, and Irish soda bread. It's also a traditional ingredient in harissa, a fiery Tunisian condiment. For an unexpected, yet warm and delicious flavor add caraway seeds to soup, stews, sauces, and dry rubs for beef or lamb.

Caraway (Carum carvi), Meridian fennel, Persian cumin - nutty and warm with a hint of anise

Caraway Seeds