Amomum Seed (Sha Ren)
豚肉の臭みを消し去る魔法の粒！スーッと抜ける爽やかな香り
Description
Seeds of the ginger family, a cardamom relative. Enclosed in a brown shell with fine, thorn-like protrusions. Possesses a 'strong cooling sensation piercing the nose' akin to eucalyptus or mint, with slight bitterness. Highly regarded as having the strongest effect among spices for 'obliterating pork odors'.
Classification: Hardcore, Spice, Medicinal, Cardamom Relative, For Braising, Pork Dishes, Deodorizer, Refreshing
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How to use
Ingredients
- Seeds of Amomum villosum(Amomum Seed)
Instructions
- [Typical Uses]
- [Pork Braises/Soups]: When braising pork belly or 'offal' like tripe/intestines, smashing a few pods and adding them completely obliterates the odor.
- Blend material for Lu Shui (Master Stock).
- As Chinese medicine to regulate the stomach.
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Key spices
Piercing strong cooling sensation like mint or camphor、and light bitterness
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Can substitute aroma with green cardamom, but flavor differs
Pairing
All Pork Braises / Braised Pork Offal / Lu Shui (Master Stock)
Trivia
When using, the pro ironclad rule is NOT adding it whole, but 'smacking' it with a knife to crack the shell, making it easier to extract the aroma from the black seeds inside.
Eating tips & etiquette
Smells very similar to Bai Dou Kou (White Cardamom), but Chinese cooking theory strictly distinguishes them: 'Bai Dou Kou for chicken/duck', and 'Sha Ren for pork' deodorization.
Allergen
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