Paige Compton Period Red 23 Where does caraway come from Caraway is native to the area surrounding the Mediterranean and Europe and there were also records of the spice in India What is the history of caraway ID: 234144
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Caraway
Paige ComptonPeriod: Red 2/3Slide2
Where does caraway come from?
Caraway is native to the area surrounding the Mediterranean and Europe, and there were also records of the spice in India.Slide3
What is the history of caraway?
At first, Caraway was only used in antiquity. In ancient times, Egyptians used the caraway seed to protect the dead from evil spirits. Also, Greeks and Romans used it as food, and Caesar’s army ate
Chara, which is a bread made of caraway’s root. Its use and cultivation spread from Arabia to Northern Europe during the middle ages. Caraway’s seeds were found in debris in lakes in Switzerland.Slide4
In what forms is caraway most commonly used?
Caraway is most commonly found in whole and ground form.
Whole form
Ground formSlide5
How is the flavor of caraway described?
Caraway’s flavor is described to be sweet, but slightly sharp.Slide6
In what cultures, cuisines, or geographical areas is caraway most commonly used?
Caraway is commonly used in breads, fruits, and cakes. It is also used in foods of Germany, Austria, Eastern Europe, Scandinavia, and India.
Bread with Caraway
Irish Caraway CakeSlide7
What are the most common uses for caraway?
The most common dishes that contain caraway are desserts, liquors, casseroles, curry, etc.
Sour Cherry Caraway Fritters
Beef and Beer Casserole with Caraway DumplingsSlide8
What are some recipe examples using caraway?
Some specific recipes that contain caraway are rye bread, potato soup, fried potatoes, and blanched cabbage with butter.Slide9
How much does caraway cost? Is it more or less expensive than other spices/herbs?
The price range of caraway and caraway seeds usually run between four to five dollars. The price of caraway per pound is approximately $3.80, which is around the same price as most other commonly used spices.Slide10
Works cited:
http://www.herbco.com/p-352-caraway-seed-whole.aspxSlide11
German Sauerkraut & Pork
1 1/2 lbs. pork shoulder, cubed
1/2 c. chopped onion2 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. water
2 or 3 tbsp. brown sugar
1 tsp. caraway seed1 lg. can sauerkraut, drainedBrown pork in 1 tablespoon fat. When browned, add onions and brown a few minutes more. Add 1/2 cup water, paprika and salt and simmer 1 hour. Mix sauerkraut with sugar and caraway seed and stir into pork. Simmer or steam 15 to 20 minutes.Read more about it at www.cooks.com/rec/view/0,1818,147186-244197,00.htmlContent Copyright © 2012 Cooks.com - All rights reserved.