Try these recipes featuring caraway seeds
What's the story
With their unique flavor, caraway seeds make a versatile ingredient in several cuisines. Their slightly sweet, peppery flavor can make anything delicious. Whether you want to add a twist to your bread or spice up your veggies, caraway seeds can be an excellent addition to the pantry. Here are five unforgettable recipes that use caraway seeds in home cooking.
Bread delight
Homemade rye bread with caraway seeds
Rye bread is a classic option to include caraway seeds. The mix of rye flour and caraway seeds will give you a hearty loaf with a distinctive taste. To prepare this bread at home, mix rye flour with all-purpose flour, yeast, salt, and water. Toss in the caraway seeds before kneading the dough. Once baked, this bread goes well with butter or cheese.
Soup sensation
Carrot and caraway seed soup
Carrot soup gets an aromatic lift from caraway seeds in this recipe. Start by sauteing onions and garlic till soft. Add chopped carrots and vegetable broth to the pot with a teaspoon of ground caraway seeds. Simmer till the carrots are tender before blending into a smooth consistency. This soup is perfect for warming up on chilly days.
Potato perfection
Roasted potatoes with caraway seeds
Roasted potatoes taste even more delicious when flavored with caraway seeds. Simply cut potatoes into wedges and toss them in olive oil, salt, pepper, and whole caraway seeds before roasting them in the oven until golden brown. You'll get crispy potatoes that are infused with earthy flavors and make an excellent side dish.
Salad surprise
Cabbage salad with carrot & caraway dressing
A fresh cabbage salad can be taken up a notch by adding a carrot and caraway dressing for an extra zing. Shred cabbage finely along with a few carrots, then make dressing using grated carrot mixed together with olive oil, vinegar, honey, mustard, plus crushed, toasted whole seed. Sprinkle over salad, toss, serve chilled, and enjoy a refreshing crunch with every bite!
Sweet treats
Spiced apple compote with a twist of caraways
Apple compote gets an aromatic boost from a fragrant spice mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Peel, core, and slice apples and simmer them with spices, sugar, and lemon juice on low heat. Stir occasionally until soft. Add a dash of freshly ground caraway seeds before serving warm or cold as a topping for pancakes, waffles, or ice cream.