Recipe asks for "15 cardamom pods, crushed". Do I keep the shells?
do I just crush the pods in a pestle and keep the pods in or do I remove the seeds from the pods and then crush them?
this is for a flavouring for grilled chicken
Best Answer
To get ground seeds I usually pound the whole pods once or twice in a mortar. The seeds should separate from the husk easily then. Remove the entire pod from the mortar, and grind the seeds.
Is this recipe for a marinade? You might get away with just crushing the pods, not separating the husk and seeds.
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Do you use the shell of a cardamom pod?
Cardamom is used in flavoring both sweet and savory dishes. Often the pods are used whole. They can be heated in oil to impart flavor and doing so can sometimes cause them to pop open and release the seeds. The seed pods are not edible and should be discarded prior to serving (or just avoided during eating).Do you peel cardamom pods?
How to Cook with It: Steep whole pods (lightly crush them to release more flavor) in liquid where flavor can be slowly extracted over time. For greater potency, grind whole pods, and for even more potent flavor, extract the seeds and grind them on their own (the seeds can also be used whole or crushed).Do you grind the whole cardamom pod or just the seeds?
Although you may not be using the cardamom pod in your recipe, don't throw it away as it still has a delicious and mild cardamom flavor. Keep your cardamom pod husks to one side and then use them when cooking rice for a delicate cardamom taste and aroma.How to split open cardamom pods : How to grind cardamom without a grinder : Crushed Cardamom Pod
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