Black Cardamom (Coarse Cut)

PURPOSE WHAT IS IT? A member of the ginger family, black cardamom is a relative of green cardamom, but they are most certainly not the same plant. It has some of the same flavor notes, especially an uplifting menthol element, but it’s also smoky, brash and bold. Some may call it the bacon of spices.  The coarse cut is more convenient, and a bit more pricey as you pay for the grind about 26% more. It loses some of the punch of the whole seed thrown into a spice mill or coffee mill. EXPERIENCE Black cardamom pods are rougher than green cardamom. In fact, you might identify the flavor as a tad abrasive at times. This rugged quality is what makes it so delightful in rubs and spice blends. Unlike green cardamom, this spice is rarely used in sweet dishes. Thank you CULINARY GEOGRAPHY Black cardamom is grown throughout Guatemala, Vietnam, and India. At first it was seen as a poor substitute for green cardamom,