1kg Dried Vanilla Beans +10cm

What is Papua dried vanilla?

Papua vanilla is a bit of a crush for me. This vanilla is still little known today, and with good reason: Madagascar vanilla represents more than 80% of the world market, which makes it difficult to make a place for oneself in this sector. And yet the dry vanilla from Papua is a little marvel. As confidential as it may be, it is a very fine quality vanilla produced mainly in the region of Sépik by small communities. Here, the cultivation of vanilla is a driving force since it allows the financing of schools and the setting up of various infrastructures. I met with various producers before finding those who would be able to offer you the best vanilla.

What is the flavour of Papua dry vanilla?

This Papua vanilla is a gustatory jewel. It is distinguished by its main notes of musky and wild, dry grass and honey. Its woody aromas have something comforting, sweet and powerful at the same time to meet the requirements of the greatest vanilla lovers looking for the exceptional.

The harvest of Papua dry vanilla

Bourbon vanilla comes from vanilla planifolia. Papua vanilla beans come this time from vanilla pompona. This tahitensis vanilla comes from the same species cultivated in French Polynesia. Its cultivation is long and requires real patience. Indeed, it takes 3 years to obtain the first flowers on the orchid that produces the vanilla. They must then be fertilized, again a long and particularly meticulous work. When your beautiful vanilla pods develop, they then follow a very precise process: scalding, steaming, drying and refining. They then develop all the flavours to offer you a totally unique taste.

How to use Papua dry vanilla?

It's time to sit at the table and experience a moment full of power and magic. Papua dry vanilla will reveal all its flavours in your recipes. It knows how to transform a good dish into a very good dish. And what I love most about vanilla is its ability to integrate different recipes, whether sweet or savoury.

Our recipe ideas with Papua dried vanilla

Papua Vanilla Tuna Tartar

Cut the tuna into small cubes. Cut pineapple in the same way. Marinate your ingredients in a mixture of fresh chopped coriander, lime, olive oil, salt, pepper and vanilla beans from your bean. Leave it in the fridge for about an hour to allow the juice to give all its flavour to your tuna and pineapple.

Scallops with vanilla

Exceptional dishes require high quality ingredients. I offer you a delicious recipe for scallops with vanilla, it is surprising and effective at the same time. Start by preparing your vanilla sauce. Take the coral from the scallops and fry them in olive oil. Add a rather fruity white wine and bring to the boil to reduce the juice. Lower the heat and add fresh cream and the seeds of your Papua vanilla bean. Add pepper and cook for about 5 minutes over low heat. Cook your scallops in a frying pan with olive oil. Be careful, the pan must be very hot to sear your nuts. Leave on high heat for 2 minutes on each side. Serve the scallops and the sauce with basmati rice.

Homemade vanilla cream

It's a simple recipe, but full of sweetness and freshness. This is a melting and reassuring recipe that goes perfectly at the end of the meal. Split your Papua vanilla bean in half and place it in cold milk. Leave to infuse for several hours. Mix milk, egg yolk and flour in a salad bowl. Bring the milk to the boil. Remove the vanilla bean and pour half of the milk over the mixture. Stir and then put it back into the pan and let it heat up, stirring well. The cream will thicken. Pour it into ramekins and place in the cold for a few hours.

The health benefits of Papua dry vanilla

Vanilla is a delicious product with many virtues. It is an extremely healthy natural product recognized as an antidepressant. Its soothing and comforting side makes it the perfect ally for your morale. It stimulates the nervous system and helps fight against fatigue. Rich in polyphenols, it fights against cell aging. It is also a powerful antiseptic and a perfect product to fight against digestion problems. And don't forget that some people believe it has aphrodisiac virtues.

The preservation of Papua dry vanilla

Place your Papua vanilla beans in a dry place, preferably away from light.