Cumin powder is made from ground cumin seeds.
Feature:
Color: Cumin powder is usually light yellow to light brown in color.
Texture: Has a fine powder texture.
Taste and Smell:
Taste: Distinctive sweetness with a pronounced licorice flavor.
Odor: It has a strong, full-bodied, sweet aroma, similar to fennel, but sweeter.
Origin:
China
Cooking dishes:
Desserts: Cumin powder is often used in a variety of desserts, especially those from the Middle East and South Asia.
Bread and Crackers: It is also added to some breads and crackers to provide a characteristic sweet aroma.
Beverages: In some cultures, cumin seeds are also used to make sweet drinks, such as fennel tea or ouzo.
Stews and Curries: In some Indian and Middle Eastern cuisines, cumin powder is used as a seasoning, combining with other spices to provide a sweet balance of flavors.
Applicable dishes:
Pan-fried white fish with herbs, pickled fish, vegetable salad, salmon sashimi with Italian oil and vinegar, vegetable and white wine stock, fried sauce, apple pie, liqueur, vermouth
**Powdered cumin has a very distinct flavor and aroma, so use it sparingly in cooking so as not to overpower the flavors of other ingredients.