How to Scrape Vanilla Beans
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How to Scrape Vanilla Beans
This often-neglected kitchen staple adds dynamic flavor that sends recipes, and raves, over the top.
Video Transcript
Using a small knife with a tip, cut the vanilla bean in half lengthwise. Scrape the seeds out of the bean using the knife blade.
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