I have a recipe for white chicken chili that calls for 2 teaspoons of cumin. I don't have any and was wondering if there was a similar tasting herb I could use. Thanks in advance!
2006-11-10 07:08:51 · 9 answers · asked by badmonkey10875 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
cumin = comino = cummin = jeera Pronunciation: KUH-min or KYOO-min or KOO-min Equivalents: 1 oz. = 4 tablespoons ground = 4 1/2 tablespoons whole seed. Notes: Cumin is a key ingredient in Southwestern chili recipes, but it's also widely used in Latin America, North Africa, and India. Freshly roasted and ground cumin seeds are far superior to packaged ground cumin. Substitutes: caraway seeds (use half as much) OR black cumin seeds (smaller and sweeter) OR caraway seeds + anise seeds OR chili powder
2006-11-10 07:11:35 · answer #1 · answered by txgirl_2_98 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
While caraway seeds are supposed to be "close" in flavor to cumin, don't even try putting them in your white chicken chili. They're not close enough.
Cumin, in my estimation, ties with chili powder as the most important spice in any chili preparation.
Maybe you could just call your creation a "chicken and bean soup" . . . .
2006-11-10 07:24:54 · answer #2 · answered by Lemon Pledge 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cumin has such a distinct flavor, I don't know if you could find a suitable substitute. You might have to break down and buy some. Just make sure to get a small jar if you don't think you'll use it again anytime soon. Spices start to loose their flavor after a while...
2006-11-10 07:19:18 · answer #3 · answered by granolagirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know you can substitute cumin for smoked paprika, so I don't know why the opposite wouldn't be true. I know cumin is easy to find, not sure about the paprika. Chipotle chili powder also has a smoky flavor.
2006-11-10 07:55:07 · answer #4 · answered by darling_bud 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't like the smoky flavor of cumin what can I used instead
2015-08-11 06:49:20 · answer #5 · answered by james 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can leave it out . Cumin has it's own distinct taste and nothing is similar. It will enhance the flavor of your dish but it won't hurt to leave it out.
2006-11-10 07:20:04 · answer #6 · answered by rltouhe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cinnamon
2006-11-10 08:00:50 · answer #7 · answered by whiteboy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The recipe calls for ground cilantro.... Did you check the section where the spices are? If that don't work you can use minced green onions.
2016-05-22 03:16:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
corriander powder would has a similar smokey flavor.
2006-11-10 07:33:45 · answer #9 · answered by entelectual h 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋