Cardamom / Elaichi
カレーにもスイーツにも！サフランに次いで高価な魅惑のグリーンポッド
Description
A spice in green pods possessing eucalyptus/mint-like freshness and a lemon-like sweet noble aroma. Used widely from erasing meat odors to flavoring Chai.
Classification: For Women,Whole Spice,Noble Aroma
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How to use
Ingredients
- Green Cardamom(Elaichi)
Instructions
- If using whole (in pod), lightly crush pod with knife belly or mortar to slightly expose the inner black seeds (aroma source).
- For curry, put into heated oil during initial tempering; for Chai, boil from water, firmly transferring noble aroma to oil/water.
- Since aroma evaporates, if using powder, mix briefly at the finishing stage of dishes/sweets.
Learn more Substitutes, pairings, tips
Key spices
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
None
Pairing
Masala Chai, Biryani, Indian sweets (Mithai) in general
Trivia
[Hardcore] The world's 3rd most expensive spice after saffron/vanilla. Accidentally biting a whole one while eating Biryani dominates the mouth with intense perfume-like odor, feared as the 'Cardamom Bomb' baptism Indian food beginners invariably face.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Post-meal, peel the pod and put only the inner black seeds directly into the mouth as a breath freshener (mouthwash), chewing it like gum!
Allergen
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