Cardamom Pods vs Cloves
A side-by-side guide to substituting Cloves for Cardamom Pods (or vice versa).
Use 3.0 clove of Cloves for every 1 pod of Cardamom Pods.
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Cloves
Conversion: Use 3.0× as much (3.0 clove per 1 pod)
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Notes: Much more pungent; start with 3 whole cloves per 1 pod and adjust. Adds warmth and depth but different spice character; best in spice blends.
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Much more pungent; start with 3 whole cloves per 1 pod and adjust. Adds warmth and depth but different spice character; best in spice blends. The conversion is use 3.0× as much (3.0 clove per 1 pod).
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Yes — Much more pungent; start with 3 whole cloves per 1 pod and adjust. Adds warmth and depth but different spice character; best in spice blends. Ratio: Use 3.0× as much (3.0 clove per 1 pod).
Use 3.0× as much (3.0 clove per 1 pod). For other quantities, use the SubSwap calculator.
They are similar in most uses, but Much more pungent; start with 3 whole cloves per 1 pod and adjust..
Cloves is one of the options SubSwap lists for Cardamom Pods. The 'best' choice depends on your recipe — see the full list of Cardamom Pods substitutes.
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