Celery seed may never be the star of the show, but this spice is mightier than you think.
No wonder its an essential ingredient in Old Bay seasoning and Bloody Mary cocktails.
What exactly is celery seed and how does it differ from the flakes and the salt?
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What Is Celery Seed?
It also happens to be one of the ingredients in Old Bay seasoning.
As the names suggest, celery seed consists only of seeds, while celery salt contains seeds and salt.
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Celery flakes are a different matter altogether.
This dried herb is made from dehydrated fresh celery.
Whole Celery Seeds vs. Use whole seeds inpickle brineorspice rubs, where youre seeking texture.
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But be wary that the seeds are quite small, so they could appear sandy or gritty.
Using them in combination with another small, whole spice can help.
Buy whole and grind as needed, and your celery powder will have a much stronger impact.
Substitutes for Celery Seed
If you cant find celery seeds, celery salt is the go-to substitution.
Just season accordingly, since the salt contains, well, you get it.
Store in a cool, dry place.
This little seed is mightier than you might assume.
Celery seed (or celery salt) is also a classic ingredient in aBloody Mary.
In the same vein, celery seed also works well as a flavor in pickle brine.
To get to know this perhaps underappreciated but no less essential spice, try one of the recipes below.
If the recipe calls for celery salt instead of celery seed, swap in celery seed one for one.
Just remember to season accordingly and add in a little extra salt if needed.
