Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup and Other Celery Seed Recipes
by KC Kudra
If you have simply bought yourself some celery seed on a whim, or you are simply interested in finding out what it can do for you, there is some information that you should know about the seasoning celery seed. This seasoning has been around for quite some time in a wide variety of cultures, and you will find that with a little bit of work, it can be easily integrated into your diet. Take some time to look around and see what celery seed can do for you!
What is celery seed?
Celery seed comes from a plant called apium graveolons, not the celery vegetable. There are a lot of other small, brown seeds, which are similar in appearance, but the unique smell of celery seed gives it away. They smell just like celery. When you use celery seeds in your recipe, whether you are making crockpot chicken noodle soup, a salad dressing, or a vegetarian casserole, you will find these seeds impart the flavor of celery without having to add stalks of celery to the recipe.
What Can You Use Celery Seeds in?
Besides the fact that celery seed is used to flavor salad dressings, soups, and in pickling, you will find that celery seed has a long medicinal history as well. It has been used as a homeopathic remedy for gout, bronchitis, arthritis, and other inflammations.
Celery seeds are high in phtalides, which means they can be used as a muscle relaxant and sedative. Celery seeds are also high in antioxidants, which are beneficial for the whole body in their fight against the aging effects of free radicals.
How can I make a good celery seed salad dressing?
As well as being an excellent ingredient in homemade chicken noodle soup, celery seeds are found in many types of salad dressing. You can make your own by combining a teaspoon of salt, a teaspoon of celery seed and a teaspoon of dry mustard. Next, add a teaspoon of onion juice and trickle in a cup of salad oil and a third of a cup of vinegar slowly. The resulting dressing is mild yet tangy and is very tasty on vegetable or fruit salads. You might prefer to add sugar and pepper, depending on your taste.
What Foods are Good with Celery Seeds?
This is really a matter of personal choice; like any other good seasoning, celery seed should be added in when you think the recipe calls for it. Of course, to do this, you will need a little bit of experience with the herb itself. Try adding it to dishes that you would normally add celery to. Chicken potpie or chicken noodle soup do quite well when you add celery seed to them, as does coleslaw.
As you can see, there are plenty of reasons for you to take a look at using celery seed on a regular basis. Grab a small bottle; the shelf life is about three years, after all. Do some experimentation and find out which dishes you will never make again without adding celery seeds to them!
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