TONKA BEANS

The Tonka bean (or coumarou) is the fruit of a gigantic Brazilian tree that can live up to a thousand years. Its complex flavor is a mix between vanilla, caramel, musk and almond. It gives off a certain bitterness, so it should be used sparingly. In addition, it is important to note that the aromas of the tonka bean are reinforced as they cool. To flavor your dishes, Tonka bean can be used as an infusion or grated. Better known in sweet dishes, the Tonka bean goes perfectly with chocolate in all its forms and enhances crème brûlée, custard or whipped cream. It also delicately flavors crepe batters, pancakes, yoghurt cakes, frangipanes or desserts. Its use in savory is less known but is no less interesting. The Tonka feast is ideal for accommodating seafood products such as scallops, langoustines or prawns. It is also used in soups and squash and sweet potato soups. Finally, it is an original replacement for nutmeg or mace in béchamels, gratins... Origin: Brazil