Late Night Double Feature Friday Ingredient Show! 🦪🌙Part 9
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🌿 Cardamom – Fragrant, Fiery, and Fabulous!
From chai to Scandinavian buns, cardamom brings the heat and the sweetness. Minty, citrusy, and a little mysterious—it’s the spice that travels the world in just one pod.
Perfect in coffee, curries, pastries, and panna cotta… it’s a flavour worth crushing on.
🌿 CARDAMOM
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Fragrant, fiery, and full of mystery
Cardamom is one of the world’s oldest and most luxurious spices. It has been used for thousands of years in Indian, Middle Eastern, and Nordic kitchens. Whether green, black, or ground, its bold aroma brings warmth and sweetness to dishes. It also adds a touch of citrus to both sweet and savoury dishes.
The flavour? Think eucalyptus meets mint and clove with a deep, peppery finish. It’s the spice that perfumes chai, elevates biryani, lifts a bun, and even spikes your favourite gin.
🌟 Why it’s essential
Aromatic magic: Complex and warming with minty, citrusy, and spicy layers.
Culinary all-rounder: Works in spice rubs, desserts, teas, rice, and even cocktails.
Ancient and global: Used from Ayurveda to Scandinavian baking—truly worldwide.
Digestive and soothing: Traditionally used to ease bloating, nausea, and freshen breath.
Varieties to know: Green (sweet and fragrant), black (smokier and bold), and white (bleached, milder version).
Also known as: Elaichi in Hindi, Hale in Arabic, Kardemumma in Swedish.
🍽️ How to use Cardamom
- Infuse in chai or spiced coffee for warmth and aroma ☕
- Grind into cakes, biscuits, or buns for Nordic flair 🍪
- Add to rice dishes, curries, or tagines for depth 🍛
- Use whole pods to flavour stews, broths, or mulled wine 🍷
- Mix into custards, ice cream, or panna cotta for a silky surprise 🍮
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