White Cardamom Pods – Whole Dried Bai Kou, Aromatic Chinese Spice for Hot Pot, Braised Meat & Spice Blends

Bai Kou (White Cardamom) – Premium Whole Dried Pods, Origin Direct

Delicately floral, warmly spiced, and beautifully aromatic – our white cardamom pods (Bai Kou) are a prized ingredient in Chinese spice blends and slow-cooked dishes. With a lighter, more floral profile than green cardamom, white cardamom delivers a subtle sweetness and gentle warmth that enhances braised meats, master stocks, and hot pot broths without overpowering other flavors. An essential component of authentic Chinese five-spice and thirteen-spice blends.

• 100% whole dried white cardamom pods, no additives or preservatives
• Delicately floral and sweet aroma with gentle warming spice notes
• Essential for Chinese braised meats, hot pot, master stocks, and spice blends
• Key ingredient in Chinese thirteen-spice (十三香) and five-spice blends
• Also used in rice dishes, curries, and herbal teas across Asian cuisines

How to Use

Lightly crush the pod before adding to braising liquids, hot pot broths, and slow-cooked dishes to release the aromatic seeds. Use whole in master stocks and spice bags, or grind the seeds for homemade spice blends and rubs. Remove pods before serving.