Caraway Seed is actually the fruit of a biennial herb in the parsley family, known as
Carum carvi. The seed is about 1/5inch long and tapered at the ends. The hard seed
shells have five pale ridges.
Origin
Morocco.
Flavor/Aroma
Caraway Seed has a pungent aroma and a distinctly sweet but tangy flavor.
Use
Caraway Seed is a common flavoring for rye bread. But it is also used to flavor
sauerkraut, sausage, cheese, cabbage, and soups. A traditional Bulgarian Cheese and Pastry dish, called Banitza, uses caraway seeds as the aroma goes well with the feta cheese.
