Cardamom - 40g

Whole Green Cardamom Pods

Bembo Whole Green Cardamom Pods are a precious spice with an intense and complex aroma, characterized by fresh, citrusy, spicy, and slightly sweet notes.

The whole pods contain and protect the small aromatic seeds, preserving their fragrance until the moment of use. Green cardamom is an extremely versatile spice, used in curries, rice dishes, desserts, teas, chai, and coffee, as well as in the preparation of cocktails and spiced drinks.

How to use Green Cardamom

Green cardamom pods can be used whole during infusions and cooking, or slightly opened or crushed to help release their aromas.

For a more intense aroma, you can open the pod, extract the seeds, and crush or grind them fresh before adding them to your preparation.

Cardamom has a bold aromatic profile: small quantities are generally enough to characterize a recipe.

Green Cardamom for Tea, Chai, and Coffee

One of the most characteristic uses of green cardamom is in the preparation of teas, Masala Chai, coffee, and hot spiced drinks.

The pods can be lightly crushed before infusion to allow the seeds to release more of their aroma.

Cardamom pairs particularly well with cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and vanilla, creating drinks with an intense and enveloping fragrance.

Cardamom for Curries, Rice, and Eastern Cuisine

Cardamom is an important spice in the cuisines of India, the Middle East, and Asia and is used in the preparation of numerous dishes and aromatic blends.

It is ideal for curries, rice, stews, marinades, meat, and vegetables, and combines well with cumin, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, and other spices.

In long-cooked preparations, the pods can be added whole or slightly opened and removed before serving.

Green Cardamom for Sweets and Pastries

The fresh, citrusy notes of green cardamom are also particularly interesting in the preparation of cookies, cakes, spiced breads, creams, and desserts.

It pairs well with chocolate, vanilla, citrus, cinnamon, and fruit, and is widely used in Nordic, Asian, and Middle Eastern pastry.

For doughs and desserts, you can extract the seeds from the pods and grind them finely just before use.

Cardamom for Gin, Cocktails, and Mixology

Green cardamom is also an interesting botanical in the world of mixology.

The pods can be slightly opened or crushed to release their aromas and used to characterize gin, cocktails, and aromatic infusions.

Its fresh, spicy, and citrusy notes pair particularly well with juniper, coriander, pepper, and citrus peels.

Whole Pods to preserve aroma

The whole pod format allows the seeds to remain protected until the moment of use. Opening or crushing the cardamom only when needed allows you to best utilize its characteristic aromatic fragrance.

Store in a cool, dry place, away from light and heat sources.

Packaged in the characteristic light-proof and anti-oxidation Bembo jar with an airtight seal, designed to protect flavor and fragrance over time.

Origin: Guatemala
Format: Whole green cardamom pods
Weight: 40 g