Slice the vanilla bean carefully.
Slice the top outer layer of the vanilla pod in
half lengthwise. Be careful to not slice through to the bottom
layer. It takes a knife with a very sharp point such as a paring
knife and a little practice |
Pull open the vanilla pod.
Once you have cut through the outer layer you can
open the vanilla pod revealing many little black seeds inside.
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Use a spoon to scrape out the seeds.
Put the pod on a flat surface and scrape the
inside of the pod with a spoon or pairing knife. |
Collect the seeds on the spoon.
If done right the seeds should collect on the
spoon or on the back of a paring knife. Now you can use the seeds
for any recipe that calls for vanilla. 1 whole vanilla bean is a
substitution for about 2 teaspoons vanilla extract. For smoothies
you can use the whole pod. |
When using the whole pod, cut off the ends.
If you are making a smoothie with a high speed
blender you can use the whole pod. Just cut off the ends and . . .
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Chop into small pieces.
Chop the pod into small pieces and then throw them into
your blender with your smoothie. |
