Location: Kampot Region (Cambodia)
Botanical classification: Piper retrofractum
These white long pepper pearls come from white long pepper picked before full maturity. Unlike red long pepper pearls, they are stripped of their pericarp, which gives them a pearly white color and a more subtle and delicate aromatic profile.
Aromatic profile:
Both on the nose and palate, this pepper reveals fine and elegant notes, slightly woody and floral, with a hint of citrus. Its pungency is incisive but very refined, ideal for enhancing dishes without overpowering them.
Pairings:
White long pepper pearls can be used whole to delicately flavor stews or infused in sauces. They also work very well crushed in a mortar, to sprinkle over white meats, fish, shellfish, or even certain root vegetables.
Favorite:
On grilled fish fillet, roasted poultry, or creamy risotto.
Health benefits:
Long pepper, like all peppers, is known for its digestive benefits. It stimulates the production of digestive enzymes and bile secretion, thus facilitating digestion. Used for centuries in traditional Asian medicine, it is also appreciated for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
