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Why do people like cumin?

lauraspberry
lauraspberry Posts: 655 Member
edited February 8 in Chit-Chat
IDK why but anything with more than just a teeny tiny pinch of cumin is inedible for me.


While when I see on cooking shows and on recipes that people put like a tablespoon or more of the thing! WHYYYYY?

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  • QuietRain
    QuietRain Posts: 157
    Because cumin is amazing. Why is this even a question?
    Kidding.

    People like what they like and dislike what they dislike.
  • mockchoc
    mockchoc Posts: 6,573 Member
    I love that stuff but you shouldn't overdo it. I think a tablespoon is too much.
  • kelly_e_montana
    kelly_e_montana Posts: 1,999 Member
    I think the difference in perception of cumin is linked to a genetic variation in sense of smell. Smell and taste are closely linked. So, it tastes/smells different to people.

    Certain foods cannot taste/smell Mexican/Southwest to me without cumin. I love cumin if it's ground but I can have a difficult time with the seeds. They are too aromatic and the essential oil seems to come out more.
  • MyJourney1960
    MyJourney1960 Posts: 1,133 Member
    what's not to like? :bigsmile: i tend to add cumin to ... well almost everything. it has a strong presence so I don't add too much. especially good with lentil soup, hummus, bean soup, mediterranean style chicken, etc
  • lwoodroff
    lwoodroff Posts: 1,431 Member
    ooh it's my favourite spice!

    but then again I know people who can't stand cinnamon in anything. We're all different!
  • maasha81
    maasha81 Posts: 733 Member
    A little goes a long way ... I love the flavor of cumin but a tablespoon to a normal meal serving may be a bit overwhelming.
  • mrsamanda86
    mrsamanda86 Posts: 869 Member
    I add mass amounts of cumin to my taco meats lol it's a bit ridiculous to be honest, but that's really the only time I ever think to use it. I should expand my cumin horizons...
  • padams2359
    padams2359 Posts: 1,093 Member
    It is what makes marinara with ground beef into chile. Cooked ground beef into taco meat. If you are not a fan of Tex/Mex (not Mexican), you probable don't like it. I am not a fan of Tex/Mex, but love Mexican food.
  • TheRoadDog
    TheRoadDog Posts: 11,788 Member
    Personal Taste.

    Why do I like Cilantro and my daughter doesn't?
    Why do I like sushi and my wife doesn't care for it?
    Why does everyone like mint? I hate it.


    If everyone had the seme tastes, there would only be one fast food franchise, but it would be on every corner.


    Next question?
  • Myhaloslipped
    Myhaloslipped Posts: 4,317 Member
    Love it!
  • PSULions2008
    PSULions2008 Posts: 97
    It feels amazing.
  • vtmoon
    vtmoon Posts: 3,436 Member
    It feels amazing.

    Especially in the football showers with the coach doing the cooking!
  • HunterKiller_deleted
    HunterKiller_deleted Posts: 458
    I love cumin. Nothing like cumin over a couple of nice juicy plump breasts.
  • IwearBatmanUndies
    IwearBatmanUndies Posts: 324
    I love cumin all over some plump rump roast..cumin on tacos cumin on tongue...ahh yes.
  • mamma_nee
    mamma_nee Posts: 809 Member
    If your Indian , A tablespoon is like a pinch is to those that never use it ! LOLOL… I love it and can`t get enough.


    If you can`t stand it , it may be because you are throwing it in recipes without frying it and the flavor is nothing like it should be .
  • TheRoadDog
    TheRoadDog Posts: 11,788 Member
    I love cumin all over some plump rump roast..cumin on tacos cumin on tongue...ahh yes.

    Wondered how long that would take. MFP never disappoints.
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