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Green Cardamom Seeds

Elettaria cardamomum Allergen-Free
Green Cardamom Seeds

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Zingiberaceae
  • Primary Cuisine South Asian, Middle Eastern, Nordic
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Plant Seed

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

Small, aromatic seeds from green cardamom pods, prized for their complex, warm, citrusy, and slightly camphoraceous flavor.

"The queen of spices, providing an unparalleled aromatic lift to both sweet and savory dishes, from curries to coffee."

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

Floral, Citrusy, Minty, Sweet, Pungent, Piney

Taste
Pungent, Sweet, Citrusy, Floral, Minty, Camphoraceous
Texture
Gritty (ground), Chewy (whole)
Aroma
Intense, Aromatic, Sweet, Lemony
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Essential Oil Content

2-8% (cineole, terpinyl acetate)

Global Usage

Key in Indian, Middle Eastern, Nordic cuisines

World's 3rd Most Expensive Spice

After Saffron & Vanilla

Valeurs nutritionnelles

Per 2g
Calories311 kcal
Total Fat7 g
Saturated Fat0.7 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein11 g
Total Carbohydrate68 g
Dietary Fiber28 g
Total Sugars0 g
Calcium380 mg
Iron14 mg
Potassium1120 mg

Le secret du chef

Lightly toast green cardamom pods in a dry pan before extracting seeds and grinding to unlock deeper, more complex aromas.

Substituts & Proportions pour Green Cardamom Seeds

Le meilleur substitut pour le/la/l'Green Cardamom Seeds est Green Cardamom Pods, à utiliser dans un rapport de 1 pod to 6-8 seeds. Ideal for retaining freshness and flavor, grind as needed.

Substituts pour Green Cardamom Seeds avec proportions
Substitut Proportion Idéal pour
Green Cardamom Pods Meilleur 1 pod to 6-8 seeds Ideal for retaining freshness and flavor, grind as needed.
Ground Cardamom 1:1 (but use 0.5:1 for potency) Convenient, but less potent and fresh than whole seeds/pods.
Nutmeg + Cinnamon 0.5:0.5:1 (Nutmeg:Cinnamon:Original)
Coriander + Cumin 0.5:0.5:1 (Coriander:Cumin:Original) For a savory, earthy spice profile, not suitable for sweet dishes.

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

  1. Buy whole pods whenever possible for maximum freshness.
  2. Store in an airtight container away from light and heat.
  3. Grind seeds just before use.

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

  • Coffee
  • tea
  • curries
  • stews
  • baked goods (buns
  • cakes)
  • rice dishes
  • spice blends.

Questions fréquentes

Quel goût a le Green Cardamom Seeds ?

Floral, Citrusy, Minty, Sweet, Pungent, Piney Intense, Aromatic, Sweet, Lemony

Quel est un bon substitut pour Green Cardamom Seeds ?

Le meilleur substitut est Green Cardamom Pods (1 pod to 6-8 seeds). Ideal for retaining freshness and flavor, grind as needed.

Comment choisir et conserver le Green Cardamom Seeds ?

Buy whole pods whenever possible for maximum freshness. Store in an airtight container away from light and heat. Grind seeds just before use.

Ingrédients Spice associés

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