Best Cardamom Substitutes
Finding a replacement for cardamom can be challenging as it is a distinctive and aromatic spice with a flavor that is hard to mimic, although it is not entirely impossible. Here's my top 3 options
Servings: 1 small jar
Calories: 3kcal
Ingredients
- ½ teaspoon Allspice
- ½ teaspoon Cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon Freshly grated nutmeg
Instructions
Option 1: Allspice
- Use about half as much allspice as you would cardamom in a recipe. For example, if a recipe calls for 1 teaspoon of cardamom, you can use ½ teaspoon of allspice instead.
Option 2: Cinnamon
- Use only half the amount of ground cinnamon for every part of cardamon required in the recipe. If the recipe requires 1 teaspoon of ground cardamom, use only ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon as a substitute.
Option 3: Nutmeg
- As a general guideline, you can use a ratio of ½ teaspoon of ground nutmeg for every 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
- Alternatively, you can use a ratio of ¼ to ½ teaspoon of freshly grated nutmeg for every 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
Notes
*Nutrition information is calculated for allspice only.
Nutrition
Calories: 3kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 10mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.1mg