Red cardamom / Cao Guo / False cardamom / Tsaoko fruit / Chinese black cardamom
Red Cardamom - also known as Cau Guo or Chinese Black Cardamom, has an earthy and gently smoky aroma. It is popular in regional Chinese cuisines. Delicious in slow cooked meat dishes and Vietnamese pho.
Actually a variety of black cardamom these ribbed and variegated, nutmeg-sized cardamom pods are known for their earthy, camphor-like flavor and chile pepper aroma. Red cardamom should be grated as such as its flavor builds easily and can overpower a dish.
Also known as false cardamom, tsaoko fruit, and Chinese black cardamom Cao Guo is a vital part of the Sichuan kitchen. In Chinese medicine it is also used for treating digestive problems due to its soothing qualities.
Prior to use, grind Red Cardamom fresh for ideal flavor. To create a spiced sugar, use the following rule of thumb: one cup of granulated sugar, add four teaspoons of Ground Cardamom and four teaspoons of Ground Cinnamon and mix well.
Recommended Applications
Cardamom, a primary ingredient in the blend Ras El Hanout and Baharat, can be paired to flavor sweet or savory dishes. Great applications include Indian and West Asian Curries, sweet meats, rice dishes, fruit desserts, and even tea.
Taste & Aroma
Pungent, Sweet
Product Style
Seeds/Berries
Cuisine
Asian, Indian, Indonesian, North African, Scandinavian
https://www.spicejungle.com/red-cardamom-cao-guo3242Cardamom, Red (Cao Guo)https://www.spicejungle.com/pub/media/catalog/product/r/e/red-cardamom-pods.jpg00USDOutOfStock/Sale/Cooking Ingredients/Spices/Whole Spices/Cooking Ingredients/Spices/Seeds & Berries/Cooking Ingredients/SpicesRed Cardamom - also known as Cau Guo or Chinese Black Cardamom, has an earthy and gently smoky aroma. It is popular in regional Chinese cuisines. Delicious in slow cooked meat dishes and Vietnamese pho. <p>Actually a variety of black cardamom these ribbed and variegated, nutmeg-sized cardamom pods are known for their earthy, camphor-like flavor and chile pepper aroma. Red cardamom should be grated as such as its flavor builds easily and can overpower a dish.</p>
<p>Also known as false cardamom, tsaoko fruit, and Chinese black cardamom Cao Guo is a vital part of the Sichuan kitchen. In Chinese medicine it is also used for treating digestive problems due to its soothing qualities.</p>
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