Passion Berry Ethiopia, Ref Vepbaipassion 非洲百香果 Terre Exotique

XTEX0085

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

Native country	ETHIOPIE
Ingredients	Fringed-rue
Allergen	Absence
TRACES EVENTUELLES D'ALLERGÈNES	céleri, sésame, moutarde, fruits à coques

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The passion berry comes from the Ruta chalepensis plant, grown in tropical Africa and more specifically in Ethiopia where it's used as a herb or medicinal plant.

This shrub which can reach up to 1.5 m high, grows best at altitudes of between 1,500 and 2,000 m in full sunlight.

The foliage has a powerful aromatic and sweet scent; whilst the berries have a stronger and spicier taste.

Le "kuti", an infusion using coffee leaves,

is traditionally flavoured with fresh Ruta chalepensis leaves and some local cheeses are made using these leaves to add flavour to the milk. The berries are used in the renowned Ethiopian berbere blend of spices.

The leaves once dried and crushed are an excellent insect repellent.

Sweet and exotic notes of passion fruit and soft red fruits, it is ideal with roasted bass or monk fish, a poelée of girolles, cream sauces and caramelized pear tart.

Reference XTEX0085