Cardamom Sour-Cream Waffles

Cardamom is an earthy, fragrant spice grown in Thailand, a relative of the ginger family that tastes a bit like a cross between anise and almond. It's part of our Thai spice kit. Cardamom is often used in Scandinavian cooking. Waffles are found throughout Thailand especially in department stores, where you can find small waffle kiosks. Here is a European-style waffle recipe using cardamom that we know you'll enjoy.

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
Rounded 1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 cup whole milk
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 tablespoon mild honey
2 large eggs
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted


Method
Pulverize cardamom pods in a mortar and pestle. Preheat a waffle iron until hot. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cardamom. Whisk together remaining ingredients in another bowl, then whisk into flour mixture until just combined. Lightly brush waffle iron with oil and cook waffles according to manufacturer's instructions.

Source: Gourmet, February 2008

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