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On Sat, 05 Nov 2016 15:45:53 -0700, sf > wrote:

>On Sat, 05 Nov 2016 12:58:38 -0600, U.S. Janet B. >
>wrote:
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>> Cardamom pods, crushed, is that cardamom seeds or something else?
>> http://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/chi...d=synd_msnfood
>> Janet US

>
>The seeds are inside the pods. Throw the shell part away. The
>reality is - I'd substitute an appropriate amount of ground cardamom
>(because that's what I have), and add it with the other ground spices.


Well, I'm thinking it is a fou-fou instruction. You know, one that
allows you to raise your pinkie finger when drinking tea.
Janet US