I have a new love - cardamom! I don't know how it has taken me soooooo long to discover this wonderful spice, but I'm so glad I have now. Actually, I guess I've loved it for a long time - I just didn't know it. It's a key ingredient in Chai Tea, and I absolutely LOVE Chai Tea. I just had no idea that the wonderfully intoxicating flavor in Chai was cardamom. (Side note - I've worked on a recipe for Chai Tea mix for a while, and have it tinkered to my liking ... but I'll save that for a future post. Stay tuned!)
Cardamom, to me, has a fabulous and very unique, intense flavor. Descriptions I've read of it describe it as having "eucalyptus tones," but to me it's like a very florally peppery taste. I don't think there are any words to do it's flavor justice, honestly. I think you just have to experience it for yourself.
Oh, I'm very much looking forward to getting to know my new love better. Here are a few of the cardamom recipes I've found that pique my interest:
Strawberry Cardamom Shortcake
Cardamom Roasted Almonds
Cardamom-Dark Chocolate Tart (oh, my!)
Chai Shortbread (Hmmmm ... maybe with a cup of Chai Tea???)
Cardamom Vanilla Poundcake
Chocolate Cardamom Truffles
Cardamom Creme Brulee (can't wait ...)
It'll take me a while to work through these, but rest assured I plan on trying each one! And, rest assured, I'll let you in on the results. Cupid's cardamom arrow has definitely struck me.
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I will be a willing taste-test helper on ANY of these, they all sound wonderful!!!! I now love cardamom too, thanks to your sample for me! It is definitely a must in your yummy chai tea recipe! I will be purchasing some soon! Any specific brand?
ReplyDeleteoh, just saw McCormick! thanks:)
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