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Cardamom Crème Fraîche + Demerara

By Rachael Coyle

Recipe information

  • Yield

    4 Servings

Ingredients

Seeds from 2 green cardamom pods
1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/2 cup crème fraîche
Demerara sugar

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Grind seeds from 2 green cardamom pods in a spice mill or a mortar and pestle. Mix cardamom with 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar in a small bowl. Add 1/2 cup crème fraîche and whisk until slightly thickened.

    Step 2

    Serve with demerara sugar.

TagsCondimentCardamomHerbs & SpicesSideSnackNut FreeGluten FreeVegetarianEasyQuick5 Ingredients or FewerNo-CookSummerSpringBon Appétit
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