Cumin Seeds
Isn't that the smell of curry!? Passionate spices that dominate lamb skewers in Taiwan's night markets
Description
Cumin seeds. Indispensable in Taiwan particularly for mutton (lamb) dishes. Features intense savoriness and slight bitterness; an 'addictive' spice that abnormally stimulates appetite.
Classification: For Youth,Whole/Powder Spice,Aroma of Taiwan Night Market Mutton
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How to use
Ingredients
- Cumin(Cumin seeds or powder)
Instructions
- [Usage Secret]
- [Mutton Skewers (Night Market Style)] Heavily sprinkle massive Cumin powder and chili powder over charcoal-grilled mutton skewers. This is the true identity of the night market smell.
- [Xinjiang Fried Rice] Used to season spicy fried rice with mutton.
- [Fried Food Topping] Sprinkling Cumin over Yansuji instead of pepper salt instantly transforms it into an exotic flavor.
Learn more Substitutes, pairings, tips
Key spices
Piercing intense savoriness and spicy aroma
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Japanese curry powder (but pure Cumin is wilder)
Pairing
Mutton skewers, Spicy fried rice, Cold Beer
Trivia
[For Youth] Originally from Northwest China (Xinjiang etc.), but fully established as a 'popular flavor' in Taiwan night markets. While the main aromatic in Japanese curry, in Taiwan, 'Mutton = Cumin' is the inseparable pair. Smelling this supposedly makes Taiwanese youth reflexively crave beer.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Heavily dusting Taiwan's sweet 'Xiangchang' (sausage) with Cumin powder fuses sweetness and spice into the ultimate beer thief!
Allergen
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