Question of the Day: Can I Use Cumin Instead of Fennel?
Quick Answer: Cumin on its own has a much stronger flavor than fennel, so it would be difficult to make a 1 to 1 replacement of cumin to fennel. We recommend using cumin seeds to replace fennel (they have a much more mild flavor) or by using half cumin and half celery seed. Alternatively, you can add 1/2 or 1/4 the amount of cumin that you would fennel in the recipe and see if the taste is where you want it to be. These are your best options for getting a flavor similar to fennel if you only have cumin on hand.
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