Zosima

Zosima absinthiifolia

spice

Dry fruits of a steppe umbellifer, used as a spice.

Origin

Iran and Turkey

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

The dried fruits are crushed in a mortar or added whole to the dish, a pinch at a time, like cumin.

Did you know?

It is a cousin of fennel and dill, in the umbellifer family.