How Do You Make Powdered Celery Seed?
Although celery seed is small, there may be times that you’ll want to grind it into powder. Perhaps you’re making a very rich, creamy soup, and you don’t want the texture of the celery seeds getting in the way. Maybe you’re making potato salad, and you don’t want any of the seasonings distracting from the textural contrasts of the other ingredients. In any case, it’s very easy and fast to make your own. Place a small quantity of celery seed in the bowl of your mortar. Don’t overfill the mortar with celery seed, or else the seeds and powder will end up all over the place when you grind the seeds with your pestle. If you require a large amount of powdered celery seed, grind it in small batches. It will be more tedious, but you won’t waste any time or celery seeds this way. Grind the celery seeds with the pestle. Use firm, smooth motions as you grind the pestle into the mortar. Don’t be jerky, or the seeds and powder may spill onto your work surface, floor or both. Repeat if necessary unt
