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1.2 How do we use vanilla?
Flatten and split the pod open.
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Extract the seeds from the pods to use in your recipes.
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We remove small pieces of the pod that are attached to the seeds to obtain VANILLA CAVIAR. The nectar of vanilla.
Keep the pod skin to place in a jar of sugar and make vanilla sugar.
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For everyday use, you can also use VANILLA POWDER to sprinkle on your recipes without the need for infusion.
2. RECEIPTS
Enjoy ! :)
VANILLA EXTRACT
Ingredients
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150 ml water
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75 g brown sugar
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2 vanilla pods
Preparation:
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Split the vanilla pods and scrape out the seeds.
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Mix the water and sugar, then heat until the sugar dissolves completely.
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Pour the mixture into a jar and let it infuse.
Usage :
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For pancakes and waffles
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In yogurts or smoothies
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To flavor homemade teas or coffees
Maceration
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4 to 8 weeks
VANILLA RHUM ARRANGE
Ingredients
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1 liter of white rum
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150 g brown sugar
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2 vanilla pods
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1 fruit of your choice
Preparation:
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Split the pods, scrape out the seeds and add to the rum.
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Add the pod, the fruit of your choice and the sugar.
Usage :
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Served dry or over ice
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In cocktails (punch, vanilla mojito)
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To flavour desserts (ice cream, rum cakes)
Maceration :
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1 to 2 months, shake regularly.
VANILLA CREAM AND MILK.
Ingredients
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1 litre of milk
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1 vanilla pod (1 g)
Preparation :
Split the pod, scrape out the seeds and add to the milk.
Heat over a low heat for 10 minutes.
Strain before use if necessary.
Usage :
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Dessert primer (crème brûlée, rice pudding, panna cotta)
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For preparing hot drinks (vanilla milk, hot chocolate)
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Filling for custards and desserts
Maceration :
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Immediately after heating
VANILLA BUTTER
Ingredients
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100 g unsalted butter
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1 vanilla pod (1 g)
Preparation :
Split the pod and scrape out the seeds.
Mix with the butter over a low heat for 10 minutes.
Leave to cool.
Usage :
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On bread and pastries
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In pastries (financiers, madeleines, tarts)
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With cooked fruit (apples, pears)
Maceration :
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Immediate
VANILLA OLIVE OIL
Ingredients
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1 L olive oil
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1 vanilla pod (1 g)
Preparation :
Split the pod and scrape out the seeds.
Add them to the oil and leave to infuse for 3 weeks in a dark place.
Usage :
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Marinades for meat and fish (chicken, salmon)
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Gourmet salads (rocket, avocado, mango)
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Roasted or grilled vegetables (carrots, sweet potato)
Maceration :
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3 weeks
VANILLA JAM
Ingredients
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1 kg fruit (strawberries, apricots, etc.)
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800 g sugar
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1 vanilla pod
Preparation :
Mix the fruit and sugar with the seeds and pod.
Leave to macerate for 30 minutes before cooking.
Cook until thickened, then remove the pod.
Usage :
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Goes well with pancakes and pastries
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For spreading on brioches
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Topping for rolled cakes or macaroons
Maceration :
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30 minutes before cooking
