Cardamom is one of the world's most expensive spices, but its
very rich, complex flavor means that a little bit of cardamom goes
a long way. As a member of ginger's Zingiberaceae
family, cardamom is indigenous to the mountains of southwest India
and today can be found growing in Guatemala, China, and
Tanzania.
Cardamom has been appreciated since ancient times and was used
by ancient Egyptians as a tooth cleanser and by Greeks and Romans
as a perfume. Arabs, Indians, and even Vikings appreciated
its wonderful properties. Today, cardamom features
prominently in many different cuisines and cultures.
Cardamom's exquisite flavor and fragrance are found in the
plant's small seedpods. Cardamom is collected by hand and
available as whole pods, loose seeds, or ground powder.
Culinary Uses of Cardamom
The versatility of cardamom is apparent in the sheer diversity
of its uses: Scandinavian cakes, Russian liqueurs, Indian
rice dishes, and, of course, Arabian coffee.
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