EN:Crushed Caraway Seeds

Crushed Caraway Seeds

Crushed caraway seeds are coarsely ground caraway, often used in Czech cuisine for a more intense aroma and flavor. They are particularly suited to dishes such as braised cabbage or roast pork.

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🍴 spice📅 year-round🌍 Caraway is cultivated in Europe, particularly in its central and eastern regions.

🍳 Culinary uses

Crushed caraway seeds are used in foods such as braised cabbage, roast pork, and potato soup, to which they add a pronounced flavor.

🔍 How to choose

Choose caraway with an intense aroma and no signs of moisture.

📦 Storage

Store in a dry, dark place, ideally in a sealed container, for up to 6 months.

🔄 Substitutes

Whole caraway seeds can be used instead, but their flavor will be less intense.

💚 Health benefits

Caraway has traditionally been associated with digestion and contains compounds with antioxidant activity.

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Crushed caraway seeds are caraway (Carum carvi) seeds ground into coarse pieces and commonly used in Czech cuisine instead of whole seeds. Compared with whole caraway, they release their aroma more quickly and blend into foods more easily.

They are used particularly:

in braised cabbage and sauerkraut
on roast pork and duck
in potato soup and Czech sauerkraut soup
on bread and bread rolls
in spreads made with quark

Crushed caraway seeds can be prepared at home by lightly crushing whole seeds in a mortar or on a board with the flat side of a knife. This breaks open the cells containing essential oil, producing a more intense flavor than whole seeds.

Caraway is used particularly widely in Czech cooking compared with many other European cuisines. It is a characteristic seasoning for vepřo-knedlo-zelo, svíčková, and tripe soup.

Do not confuse it with cumin (Cuminum cyminum), which has a different flavor and is used in Indian and Mexican cuisine.

Calories	375 kcal
Protein	18 g
Fat	22 g
Carbohydrates	44 g
Fiber	38 g