The extraordinary verbena and lemon scent of this Vietnamese seed makes it a culinary ally of choice in fish or shellfish recipes. It refreshes pan-fried vegetables, compotes and fruit salads.
Szechuan berries were already renowned in ancient China. Their citrus yet spicy flavours are ideal with fish, foie gras, chocolate, strawberries and pineapple. Use lightly crushed just before serving.
The fruity vegetable aroma of this berry has strong notes of passion fruit. Crush and sprinkle it over roasted fish or pan fried vegetables just before serving, infuse in a cream sauce for poultry or a caramelized pear tart
Discovered in South America, this fake pepper plant was brought to Madagascar in the 19th century.
Crushed or used whole these pink berries, with their resinous fragrance, are perfect with salmon, foie gras, carrot soup and courgette tagliatelle.
This Berry with its heady lemony aromas, is the Bataks equivalent of the Chinese Szechuan berry and is used in everyday cooking. Infused, grilled or cracked it is perfect with seafood, marinades or chocolate mousse.