Caraway Seeds

Caraway Seeds from Finland are small narrow oval-shaped grey/brown seeds. They have a strong flavor similar to anise, balanced by a peppery earthiness and a nutty sweetness. Caraway is also referred to by other names like “meridian fennel” and “Persian cumin.”

Caraway seeds are used often in both Eastern and Western European cuisine, especially common among German cuisine spices. Use as a spice in breads, chicken or meat dishes, soups and goulash, and more. When using with meats and breads, toast the seeds to enhance their flavor before sprinkling them over the dish. Caraway is easily recognized as a spice in rye and pumpernickel breads and Havarti cheese. It pairs well with hearty comfort foods like cabbage, pork, potatoes, sauerkraut, turnips, duck, carrots, and sausages. It is often combined with spices like fennel, dill, parsley, salt, pepper, and thyme, to name a few.

Caraway seeds can be stored dried for up to six months before beginning to loose flavor.