Herb or Spice
Green Cardamom
About This Entry
Green cardamom is floral citrus pod spice central to chai, Scandinavian baking, and biryani — its perfumed warmth pairs with Gewürztraminer, off-dry whites, and aromatic reds.
Wine Pairing Explanation
Primary wine styles
Alternative wine styles
Common Culinary Uses
- lamb leg
At a Glance
Group
Whole Spices
Classification
Herbs & Spices
Usage intensity
accent
Scientific name
Elettaria cardamomum
Scientific Classification
- Display name
- Green Cardamom
- Classification
- Herbs & Spices
- Group
- Whole Spices
- Scientific name
- Elettaria cardamomum
Taxonomy
- Usage intensity
- accent