Are celery seeds good addition to a slaw?

[SEEING-TO-BELIEVE]

i want to order celery seeds for that.. will it add a lot?
any special preparation or just adding it to the slaw?

can you link me to a good slaw recipe that has no mayo?

if i will make a search i will get too many options..

and instead of adding sugar i plan on using liquid sucarlose..

thank you!

 

[blissful]

Some people really don't like celery seeds, they can be very bitter. I've had celery seed tea it is the most bitter of all the teas I've made.

Camila's No Mayo Coleslaw - Women of Today

Eat it alone or as a side dish with a meal. Camila's No Mayo Coleslaw goes with everything, and it's so easy to make.

womenoftoday.com

 

[SEEING-TO-BELIEVE]

i see
and thank you for the link

 

[dragnlaw]

I often use celery seed. I've never experienced any bitterness from them. I generally put maybe a teaspoon in my mortar and pestle, give it a grind and toss it in ... whatever.
Especially anywhere I would chop up and use celery. Even though I may add chopped celery in making stocks I also add a bit of celery seed as an extra little flavour booster.

 

[SEEING-TO-BELIEVE]

do you add them grounded only?

 

[jennyema]

I like celery seeds in slaw. But use a very light hand with it.

 

[dragnlaw]

They are not ground fully. I just sort of crush them a bit to release the scent and flavour.

 

[dragnlaw]

I sometimes use fennel or caraway seeds in slaw. As jennyema says, use sparingly! Too much of any of them can be overpowering.
And choose only one accent, fennel or caraway or celery - not all of them at the same time!

 

[pepperhead212]

I use them occasionally, and also crush them lightly - same with caraway, dill, and fennel seeds. You might want to make a batch of slaw, but just add a pinch or so to a serving, and see if you like it. I have often added caraway seeds to slaw, as well as dill seeds and leaves.

And I never put mayo in anything! Sometimes some sour cream in the slaws, but usually a vinaigrette type dressing, since I always have those ingredients on hand!

 

[jennyema]

I sometimes use fennel or caraway seeds in slaw.
And choose only one accent, fennel or caraway or celery - not all of them at the same time!

Excellent advice, dragn. More is usually not better.

 

[jennyema]

Regarding a non-Mayo dressing…

You can use your favorite vinaigrette with a bit of sugar or honey added. Or not. But usually cole slaw is a bit sweet.

 

[Andy M.]

When I make potato salad, I use cucumber instead of celery for crunch because I dislike celery. I do add a touch of celery seed.

Fore cole slaw, I don't use celery in any form.

 

[taxlady]

Regarding a non-Mayo dressing…

You can use your favorite vinaigrette with a bit of sugar or honey added. Or not. But usually cole slaw is a bit sweet.

That's why I usually prefer my coleslaw. Mine is not sweet.

 

[taxlady]

Another addition to coleslaw that I like once in a while is whole cumin seeds. Not too many and do not grind them. The surprise pop of flavour when you crunch one is what makes it a nice addition.

 

[taxlady]

I often use celery seed. I've never experienced any bitterness from them. I generally put maybe a teaspoon in my mortar and pestle, give it a grind and toss it in ... whatever.
Especially anywhere I would chop up and use celery. Even though I may add chopped celery in making stocks I also add a bit of celery seed as an extra little flavour booster.

You may not be nearly as sensitive to the bitter flavour as @blissful is. She might be a super taster.

 

[dragnlaw]

You may not be nearly as sensitive to the bitter flavour as @blissful is. She might be a super taster.

Or maybe I've just never tried to distinguish each little flavour in a food mixture, but just savour the total.

 

[Jade Emperor]

What is the outcome you are looking to achieve? Is it for some kind of health benefit? Because I don’t know that I would be buying them especially for the slaw.

 

[SEEING-TO-BELIEVE]

for the taste. aren't they worth it?

 

[dragnlaw]

Taste is subjectional. We can't tell you whether or not you will like it. There is only one way to find out and that is to try it. Perhaps a friend has some you could borrow a teaspoon of seed from.
If you like real celery then in all probability you will.

 

[SEEING-TO-BELIEVE]

we don't have celery seeds in israel as far as i know. i want to order it from another country..