Green cardamom, the queen of spices
Green cardamom has a camphorous flavor and a slightly lemony freshness, resembling in some ways pine and eucalyptus sap.
It is also one of the most expensive spices in the world after saffron and vanilla.
Use in the kitchen:
It is ideal for flavoring your pastries, compotes, rice, fried noodles, drinks and herbal teas.
In Europe, cardamom is used in certain spiced wines and present in all gingerbread recipes.
It goes very well with fruit in salads, jams, compotes, tarts and cakes but also to flavor ice creams, creams or hot milks.
Commonly used in Indian and Asian cuisine and in the Arab world where it is customary to put green cardamom in your cup to enhance the flavors of the coffee.
Virtues of cardamom:
Cardamom has excellent anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antispasmodic properties, helping to combat muscle spasms and their pain.
It is also very effective in combating heartburn and calming acid reflux which can particularly appear after meals.
