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Green Cardamom Pod

Elettaria cardamomum Allergen-Free
Green Cardamom Pod

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Zingiberaceae
  • Primary Cuisine South Asian
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Cardamom plant fruit

Qu'est-ce que le/la/l'Green Cardamom Pod ?

An aromatic spice pod containing small black seeds, known for its complex, citrusy, and sweet-spicy flavor.

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Quel goût a le/la/l'Green Cardamom Pod ?

Sweet, floral, citrusy, slightly pungent, resinous

Taste
Sweet, floral, citrusy, slightly mentholated
Texture
Papery shell, gritty seeds
Aroma
Pungent, sweet, eucalyptus, lemon
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Primary Flavor Compound

Cineole (gives minty, camphor-like note)

Storage Life

Up to 1 year whole, 3 months ground

Usage Comparison

Versatile in both sweet & savory dishes

Valeurs nutritionnelles

Per 1 tsp (2g) whole pods
Calories311 kcal
Total Fat7g
Saturated Fat0.7g
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg
Protein11g
Total Carbohydrate68g
Dietary Fiber28g
Total Sugars0g
Calcium383mg
Iron14mg
Potassium1119mg

Le secret du chef

For maximum flavor, lightly crush whole pods before adding to dishes, or grind seeds just before use.

Substituts & Proportions pour Green Cardamom Pod

Le meilleur substitut pour le/la/l'Green Cardamom Pod est Cardamom Powder, à utiliser dans un rapport de 1 tsp pods = 0.75 tsp powder. Similar flavor, but less potent and loses aroma quickly; best used immediately.

Substituts pour Green Cardamom Pod avec proportions
Substitut Proportion Idéal pour
Cardamom Powder Meilleur 1 tsp pods = 0.75 tsp powder Similar flavor, but less potent and loses aroma quickly; best used immediately.
Nutmeg (pinch) 1 pod = pinch of nutmeg Provides warmth, but lacks the distinct citrusy and floral notes.
Allspice (pinch) 1 pod = pinch of allspice Offers a warm, sweet spice profile, but is less bright and complex.
Cinnamon (pinch) 1 pod = pinch of cinnamon Adds warmth and sweetness, but has a distinctly different flavor profile.

Comment choisir et conserver le/la/l'Green Cardamom Pod

  1. Look for plump, unbroken pods with a vibrant green color.
  2. Store whole pods in a cool, dark, airtight container for maximum freshness.

Quels accords culinaires avec le/la/l'Green Cardamom Pod ?

  • Coffee
  • Tea
  • Rice
  • Curries
  • Pastries
  • Lamb
  • Chicken
  • Desserts
  • Chai

Questions fréquentes

Quel goût a le Green Cardamom Pod ?

Sweet, floral, citrusy, slightly pungent, resinous Pungent, sweet, eucalyptus, lemon

Quel est un bon substitut pour Green Cardamom Pod ?

Le meilleur substitut est Cardamom Powder (1 tsp pods = 0.75 tsp powder). Similar flavor, but less potent and loses aroma quickly; best used immediately.

Comment choisir et conserver le Green Cardamom Pod ?

Look for plump, unbroken pods with a vibrant green color. Store whole pods in a cool, dark, airtight container for maximum freshness.

Recettes utilisant le/la/l'Green Cardamom Pod

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