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Cumin
Also known as: comino, jeera
Earthy, warm spice essential to Mexican, Indian, Middle Eastern, and North African cuisines. Available as seeds or ground.
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Origin
Mediterranean/Middle East
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Storage
Airtight container away from light and heat
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Shelf Life
3-4 years whole, 2-3 years ground
💡 Tips & Tricks
- ✓Toast whole seeds before grinding for more flavor
- ✓Bloom in hot oil at start of cooking
- ✓Use sparingly - it can overpower other flavors
📖 Recipes with Cumin
Algerian Fish Soup
Algeria
1 hour 5 minutes
Algerian Shakshuka
Algeria
50 minutes
Chakhchoukha Constantinoise
Algeria
3 hours 15 minutes
Chorba Frik Algérienne
Algeria
1 hour 55 minutes
Couscous Bel Bouz
Algeria
3 hours 15 minutes
Couscous Marrakchi
Algeria
2 hours 20 minutes
Djari Bou Marq
Algeria
1 hour 5 minutes
Djari Bouhali
Algeria
1 hour 55 minutes
Djari Loubia Djazairia
Algeria
1 hour 50 minutes
Kalint Bel Karkoum
Algeria
1 hour
Kalint Dziri
Algeria
45 minutes
Kalint Kal Kchouka
Algeria
1 hour 20 minutes