Although the whole seed is frequently used, sometimes you’ll want to impart caraway’s distinctive flavour without the crunch of the whole seed. In this case, ground caraway can be used. The ground version is more potent, so if a recipe calls for one teaspoon of whole caraway, you would substitute a scant 3/4 teaspoon of the ground version.

What does it taste like?

Caraway seeds are highly aromatic and and have a distinctive mild anise flavour thats adds a welcome and subtle licorice hint to many dishes. Their taste is earthy, with a hint of citrus and pepper.