caraway

• Erva da família das umbelíferas, nativa da Europa e da Ásia, com flores brancas e sementes aromáticas usadas como especiaria, e cujas folhas às vezes são usadas na culinária. Também se refere às sementes dessa planta usadas como tempero.

A noun referring to a Eurasian plant with small white flowers, whose seeds are used as a spice and whose leaves are occasionally used in cooking.

1. B2formalculinary

   A biennial plant (Carum carvi) native to Eurasia, with finely divided leaves and small white flowers, cultivated for its aromatic seeds.

   Planta

   • Caraway is often grown in herb gardens for its seeds.
   • The caraway plant reaches about 60 cm in height.
   • Farmers harvest caraway in late summer.

2. B2formalculinary

   The small, crescent-shaped seed of the caraway plant, used as a spice in cooking and baking.

   Semente de alcaravia

   • Caraway seeds are commonly added to rye bread.
   • The recipe calls for a teaspoon of caraway seeds.
   • Caraway gives a distinctive flavor to sauerkraut.

3. C1formalculinary

   The fresh leaves of the caraway plant, used sparingly to flavor soups, stews, and salads.

   Folhas de alcaravia

   • Add a few caraway leaves to the soup for a subtle taste.
   • Caraway leaves can be used as a garnish.
   • The leaves are milder than the seeds.