Binding:
Misc.
Brand:
Burma Spice
EAN:
0859398005490
Label:
Burma Spice
Manufacturer:
Burma Spice
Model:
Size:
5 Ounce
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Black cardamom pods differ greatly in taste from the more common green cardamom pods. The black variety - which originated in South India - work well in dishes that stew, which brings out the smoky clove-like flavors and cinnamon notes. A member of the garlic family, black cardamom is one of the world's oldest spices and adds complexity and boldness to any dish.
Cooking with Black Cardamom
Black cardamom is one of the most common spices in Indian, Nepalese and southeast Asian cuisine. And it has many uses in the kitchen - from spicing dishes to making blends for teas and dry rubs.
Most commonly black cardamom pods are used for:
Finishing Spice -The pods added to dishes whole, or slightly pounded within slow-cooked dishes. Unlike green cardamom, the seeds remain in the pod during cooking, but are typically removed at the end.
Spice Blends - Black cardamom is a great blending spice, and is often used to create dry rub blends
Powders - Some choose to remove the seeds and grind them, for a black cardamom powder, or add the seeds to dishes. Whole pods can be ground, but the fleshy shell can be tough to grind.
Veggie Dishes - Black cardamom pairs nicely with cauliflower, chicken, curry, ginger, lamb, potatoes and rice
Most dishes that call for black cardamom are long simmering and slow-cooked stews, soups and curries. Longer cook times allow the complex flavors and oils of the pods to release, and enliven any dish, stew or curry. The spice pairs nicely with cumin, mustard, bay leaves and dry chili peppers.
Burma Spice sources its black cardamom pods from a family farm outside of Katmandu, Nepal.