Badia whole cumin. 16 oz. 2 pack.
Whole cumin seeds are the backbone of Cuban savory cooking — toasted and ground fresh, they carry more aroma than pre-ground jars that have been sitting open.
Common Uses: frijoles negros, picadillo, ropa vieja, carne guisada, fricasé de pollo, potaje de garbanzos. Toast lightly in a dry pan before grinding, or simmer whole in long-cooked stews and bean pots.
Pantry Role: base seasoning, adobo base.
Common In: Cuban, Caribbean, pan-Latin, and Middle Eastern kitchens. A daily-use spice in Cuban-American households nationwide.
Pairs With: Badia oregano, bay leaf, garlic, sofrito, naranja agria, black pepper, ground annatto.
Two 16 oz jars give serious cooks enough comino to last through months of bean pots and braises. Ships nationwide.