Cardamom (Decorticated), whole

$6.99

Size

1 Ounce

$6.99

Wreaths of whole bay leaves were worn by ancient Greek scholars, a symbol still associated with higher learning today. Added to soups and stews, dried bay leaf lends a peppery taste with notes somewhere between oregano and marjoram.

Origin: Turkey

Recipe to try

Plum & Cinnamon Spiced Fruit Compote with Cardamom (Decorticated), whole

Serves: 4

Ingredients

⅛ teaspoon Cardamom (Decorticated), whole
1 cup water
2 cups ripe plums, pitted and diced
¼ teaspoon Cinnamon (Vietnamese) Powder
2 tablespoons Cinnamon Sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Method

Grind the cardamom seeds before measuring, if whole. Stir into 1 cup warm water.
Place the fruit, prepared mixture, sugar and cinnamon in a saucepan. Simmer gently for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the fruit softens and the juices thicken slightly.
Stir in the lemon juice. Spoon over toast or plain yogurt; refrigerate any remainder promptly.

Flavor profile and pairings

Flavor: fragrant, citrus-like cardamom.

Try it with: chai, rice dishes, baked goods and fruit.