NUMBER ONE maniguette, or grains of paradise, is a West African spice in small reddish-brown seeds, sold whole to be crushed or ground at cooking time. Its peppery flavour with citrus notes seasons simmered sauces, meats and soups. 100 g bag.
What is maniguette?
Maniguette, or grains of paradise, is the fruit of Aframomum melegueta, a plant of the Zingiberaceae family, the same as ginger and cardamom: it is therefore not a true pepper of the genus Piper, even though it carries that name in trade. It is also called Guinea pepper, a name to be used with caution: depending on the source, it sometimes instead refers to Selim pepper (Xylopia aethiopica), a different spice, the one that traditionally flavours Senegalese Touba coffee. Native to the Gulf of Guinea, maniguette is today grown notably in Ethiopia, Côte d'Ivoire and Guinea.
How to use it?
Crush a few seeds with a mortar or a mill just before cooking, to preserve their aroma. Unlike black pepper, maniguette stands up well to long cooking: it therefore suits sauces, stews and simmered soups, as well as meat and fish marinades. A pinch is enough to season a rice dish or vegetables; the whole seeds can also infuse in a tea.
What to pair it with?
Maniguette pairs well with NUMBER ONE African long pepper or NUMBER ONE fefe pepper in a homemade blend for rice and vegetables. It also flavours a beef mafé. The African spices and condiments range brings together the other peppers in the catalogue.
Product information
- Brand: NUMBER ONE
- Net weight: 100 g, whole seeds
- Origin: West Africa; country of production not disclosed by the supplier
- Allergens: see the label of the product received
- Storage: in a cool, dry place, away from light and humidity, in an airtight container
