we're lacking 1 tsp of cumin for a green bean casserole. what other spice could we use?
2007-11-21 05:14:23 · 10 answers · asked by lindsey 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
Cumin is distinctive..I don't think there is a substitute. I suggest leaving it out entirely.
2007-11-21 05:18:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just don't use any spice in place of the cumin. If you lived in an area where you can grow cilantro, you could substitute that, since cumin is 'dried and powdered' cilantro ... but your green bean casserole will be just fine with no cumin ... it just won't have that 'spicy warmth' the cumin adds. You could add a bit of chile powder if you have some, or some cayenne, but you'd need at least a tablespoon of chile powder (and your casserole would turn red) or a 'dash' of cayenne, if you want that 'warmth' ... it won't taste the same, though since cilantro/cumin have a very 'distinct taste' that no other herb/spice has.
2007-11-21 05:20:11 · answer #2 · answered by Kris L 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are making the classic Green Bean Casserole you probably wont miss the cumin. I have never added it and mine always is great. There is no substitute for cumin that I know of...cumin is the flavor in Mexican Foods like Chili. I think you will be fine without it.
2007-11-21 05:18:39 · answer #3 · answered by Toffy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Coriander is a round seed that freshens flavors & mutes strong flavors as does parsley. Cumin is the pungent spice in chili or tacos that if you use too much of it will have you smelling like gym socks. If you do not have cumin, try some taco seasoning. Chili powder generally does not have cumin in it. It is also called Cumino.
2016-03-14 00:19:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cumin is one of the spices found in curry powder or some Mexican spice blends - you could try one of those, but if I were you, I'd just skip it. 1tsp isn't going to make that big of a difference to the dish.
(besides, I don't like cumin that much :-p )
2007-11-21 05:19:51 · answer #5 · answered by PoohBearPenguin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could possibly use caraway, ground, it is a little more bitter but this would be your best bet.
Also, tumeric may work nicely.
You could also make a mixture of cayenne pepper and basil (but be careful not to add too much cayenne)
2007-11-21 05:24:20 · answer #6 · answered by Ginni 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cilantro. Of course with fresh cilantro, you would have to use a tablsp. of lemon juice with each tablsp. of cilantro.
2007-11-21 05:19:10 · answer #7 · answered by Constitution 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
caraway seeds/anise seeds/chili powder - pick one and have a great casserole!
2007-11-21 05:19:07 · answer #8 · answered by zubee1966 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
None, it has a very specific taste and color.
2007-11-21 05:17:31 · answer #9 · answered by psychopiet 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just skip it
2007-11-21 05:17:26 · answer #10 · answered by drdennie2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋