German Caraway: Kummel and How It Is Used in German Cooking
Caraway, known as Kummel (Kümmel) in German, is one of those spices that immediately reminds me of traditional German cooking. Its flavor is distinctive, slightly earthy and aromatic, and it works particularly well with hearty foods such as cabbage, sauerkraut, bread and certain meat dishes. At the same time, caraway is easy to confuse with…