cumin Recipes
6 delicious cumin recipes from around the world
Rojões à Minhota (Minho-Style Fried Pork)
Tender, flavorful cubes of pork loin, marinated in white wine and garlic, then fried until golden brown and succulent. A classic dish from the Minho region of Portugal, known for its bold cumin flavor.
Soutzoukakia (Smyrna Meatballs in Tomato Sauce)
Tender, cumin-spiced meatballs, traditionally elongated and originating from Smyrna, simmered in a rich, savory tomato sauce. A comforting and classic Greek dish.
Soutzoukakia Smyrneika (Smyrna Meatballs in Tomato Sauce)
Soutzoukakia Smyrneika are flavorful, cumin-spiced meatballs originating from Smyrna (modern-day Izmir) in Asia Minor, simmered in a rich tomato and red wine sauce. This dish carries a significant cultural heritage, often associated with Greek refugees from Asia Minor.
Soutzoukakia
Ottoman meatballs in tomato sauce - cumin-spiced oblong meatballs in rich tomato sauce. Izmir (Smyrna) specialty.
Zi Ran Yang Rou (Xinjiang Cumin Lamb)
Aromatic Xinjiang-style cumin lamb, a staple of Northwestern Chinese Muslim cuisine. Tender lamb is stir-fried with a generous amount of cumin and dried chilies for a fragrant and subtly spicy dish.
Samak Mashwi (Egyptian Grilled Fish)
A classic Egyptian dish featuring whole fish, typically tilapia or sea bass, marinated in a fragrant blend of cumin, garlic, and herbs, then grilled over charcoal until the skin is beautifully charred and the flesh is flaky and moist. Traditionally a Nile River specialty, this preparation highlights the fresh, clean taste of the fish enhanced by aromatic spices.