Cardamom is an essential ingredient in Indian, Arabic, and Scandinavian cuisine. In Asian gastronomy, it plays a key role in spice blends like garam masala and curry, and it adds its distinctive aroma to teas and coffees, such as the traditional Arabic coffee. In baking, it is used to flavor breads, cookies, and desserts, being a key spice in Nordic gingerbread and the famous Swedish cinnamon buns (kardemummabullar). It is also commonly used in savory dishes, enriching stews, rice dishes, and meat marinades with an exotic and sophisticated touch.

A curious fact is that in medieval Europe, cardamom was considered a luxury product, used not only in cooking but also in perfumes and as a status symbol. Today, it remains one of the world's most valuable spices and an essential ingredient in many culinary traditions.