Cumin 50g | Saiwenfu

Cumin has a warm, earthy flavor and aroma with a bit of sweetness and bitterness. Whole seeds must be roasted to achieve optimal flavor.

Depending on whether the recipe calls for cumin seed or ground cumin, you will use it differently in recipes. Whole cumin seeds should be included at the beginning of the recipe to give the spice time to release its essence; adding them to a hot broth or oil will allow the aroma and flavors to disperse throughout the dish. Ground cumin is a quintessential spice in a few different mixes, including curry powder. It is also used as part of a dressing, in a marinade, and as a seasoning for hearty dishes. If you switch from whole seeds to ground (or vice versa), you'll need to add different amounts. Because the flavor of ground cumin is more concentrated than that of whole cumin seeds, you'll need less in a dish. For a recipe that calls for 1 tablespoon of ground cumin, use 1 1/4 tablespoons of cumin seeds.

Cumin