Product description

Tonka beans used to be considered an element of haute cuisine; however they are now finding their way into home kitchens around the world. They resemble large black raisins, but they are actually seeds from the cumaru tree which can be found in the northern countries of South America. These Brazilian tonka beans taste very similar to vanilla but are much stronger and have a distinctly more fruity and spicy flavour. Using them is remarkably easy. Grate with a micro plane as you would with nutmeg to create an intensely flavoured powder. You can then use this tonka bean powder in baking to flavour bread, to make a tonka bean panna cotta or simply sprinkle some over fresh fruit for that extra umph in flavour. But, be careful with how much you add to your dish, because with these beans a little goes a very long way.

Ingredients

Tonka beans