1kg Red Vanilla Beans +8cm XS

What is Papuan Red Vanilla?

Papua vanilla is a bit of a crush for me. This vanilla is still unknown today, and for good reason: Madagascar vanilla represents more than 80% of the world market, it is difficult to make a place for yourself in this sector. And yet the red vanilla of Papua is a little wonder. Even if it is confidential, it is a vanilla of very good quality produced mainly in the region of Sepik by small communities. Here, the vanilla culture is a driving force since it allows to finance schools and to set up various infrastructures. I met with different producers before finding the ones who would be able to offer you the best vanilla.

What is the flavor of Papua Red Vanilla?

This Papuan vanilla is a gustatory jewel. It is distinguished by its main notes musky and wild, notes of 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 who seek the exception.

The harvest of the Papuan Red Vanilla

Bourbon vanilla comes from the vanilla planifolia. The Papuan vanilla beans come from the vanilla pompona. This vanilla tahitensis comes from the same species as the one cultivated in French Polynesia. Its culture is long and requires a real patience. Indeed, it takes 3 years before the first flowers appear on the orchid that produces vanilla. It is then necessary to fertilize them, again a long and meticulous work. When your beautiful vanilla pods develop, they follow a very precise process: scalding, steaming, drying and refining. They then develop all the flavors to offer you a totally unique taste.

How to use Papua Red Vanilla ?

It's time to go to the table and live a moment full of power and magic. The red vanilla of Papua will reveal all its flavors in your recipes. It knows how to transform a good dish into a very good dish. And what I like most of all with vanilla is its ability to integrate different recipes, whether sweet or savory.

Our recipe ideas with Papua Red Vanilla

Tuna tartar with Papua red vanilla

Cut the tuna into small cubes. Cut the pineapple in the same way. Marinate your ingredients in a mixture of fresh chopped coriander, lime, olive oil, salt, pepper and vanilla beans taken from your bean. Leave in the fridge for about an hour so that the juice can give your tuna and pineapple their full flavour.

Scallops with Papuan Red Vanilla

An exceptional dish requires high quality ingredients. I suggest 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 of the scallops and brown them in olive oil. Add a rather fruity white wine and bring to a boil to reduce the juice. Lower the heat and add fresh cream and the seeds of your Papuan vanilla bean. Add pepper and let cook for about 5 minutes on low heat. Cook your scallops in a frying pan with olive oil. Be careful, the pan must be very hot to seize your scallops. Leave on a high heat for 2 minutes on each side. Serve the scallops and the sauce with basmati rice.

Homemade vanilla cream

This is a simple recipe, but full of sweetness and freshness. This is a melt-in-your-mouth recipe that is perfect for the end of a meal. Split your Papuan vanilla bean in half and place it in cold milk. Let it infuse for several hours. Mix milk, egg yolk and flour in a bowl. Bring the milk to a boil. Remove the vanilla bean and pour half of the milk over the mixture. Stir and return the mixture to the saucepan and let it heat up while stirring well. The cream will thicken. Pour it into ramekins and chill for a few hours.

The health benefits of Papuan red vanilla

Vanilla is a delicious product that has many virtues. It is an extremely healthy natural product recognized as an antidepressant. Its soothing and comforting side makes it the perfect ally of 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 properties.

The conservation of the red vanilla of Papua

Place your Papuan vanilla pods in a dry place, preferably away from light.