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What are Green Cardamom Pods? Why should you be cooking with them
Like Arabica coffee, green cardamom plants thrive in mountainous regions. Originally native to both the Indian Subcontinent and South East Asia in Indonesia cardamom sometimes called cardmon now thrives in other Mountainous and tropical areas of the world. Guatemala is a significant exporter of both coffee and cardamom. The lush fertile soil and the skill of family based farms produces some of the worlds best quality of coffee and other spices like allspice, Persian limes, and Coban Chili to name a few. However, despite cardamom thriving in this country, Guatemalans do not use this spice much.
There are two primary varieties of cardamom—black and green. Green cardamom pods have a powerful aroma and flavor and are smaller than black cardamom pods. Though it's one of the most expensive spices, you can typically find green cardamom in your local stores. Black cardamom pods are cheaper than green cardamom pods but aren't as popular. They usually are larger in size and have a dark and smoky flavor. Additional cardamom pod types include the yellow and white sub-varieties.
The flavor of cardamom: Cardamom shares similar characteristics to the ginger and turmeric species, of which it is a family member. Despite this connection, the cardamom flavor is unlike either of these spices. Green cardamom has a uniquely strong flavor and aroma. Some people describe it as having a taste that is similar to menthol, pine, or fruits. Likewise, black cardamom has a flavor similar to camphor with smoky undertones. Black cardamom further emits a cooling effect like that of mint. While you can use the green cardamom as whole pods or seeds, only the black cardamom seeds are suitable for cooking. The taste of both these cardamom varieties is quite intense so use them sparingly in cooking to avoid an unpleasant acid flavor.
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- Cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice are all great substitutes for green cardamom pods.
- Yes. Depending on the recipe, you may need to crack open the cardamom pod to expose the seeds. You can use a pestle and mortar or a grinding machine to do this.
- Yes, green cardamom pods are perfectly safe to eat. Both the pods and seeds are edible, and some describe the taste as similar to menthol, pine, or fruits.
- Whole cardamom pods will last 2-3 years before losing flavor. Ground cardamom seeds have a shelf life of 1-2 years.
- Keep the green cardamom pods in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dark place to extend their life.?
- Green cardamom pods are currently available for purchase in bulk at Slofoodgroup
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