| ≥1 piece |
Available in whole pod, seed, and ground forms, CARDAMOM is a highly perfumed spice.
Cardamom is offered commercially in many forms. You might purchase the whole pods and remove the seeds yourself as needed. You may also buy "decorticated" cardamom, the seeds have been removed from the pod but left whole. Least desirable is the ground form. Powdered cardamom loses flavor quickly.
This flavor is intense with a Citrus aroma and hints of menthol. Try it with baked goods, curries and meats. Some say it is a must for mulling wine. Just a quarter teaspoon or so will go a long way so use care as you experiment. Roughly 10 pods will give you enough seeds to crush to equal 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom.
One note regarding pronunciations of Elettaria cardamomum L.: In the US, it's most often called cardamom although some say cardamon. The plural cardamoms is used in England, the Middle East and the Far East. No matter how you choose to say it, the taste remains the same.
| Part: Seed | Processing Type: Baked | Shape: Long |