No, I didn’t spell it wrong. Cumin is one of my favorite spices. It plays major roles in Mexican, Caribbean, Mediterranean, Indian, and other Asian cuisines. It’s the major undertone in chili powder and curry powder. Some recipes allow cumin to take the starring role.
Tonight I made a lamb chop recipe that required me to toast and grind equal amounts of cumin and coriander. Loin lamb chops were crusted with this spice mix, browned on top of the stove, and finished off in the oven. The aroma of cumin hung heavily in the air. Julian came up for dinner and declared, “You are a cuminist.” Fortunately, this will not get me drummed out of town.
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