Gourmet Spice Company Rainbow Peppercorns 40 g

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Kevin Fernandez from Rafi's Spiceboxand co-author of The Rafi's Spicebox Cookbook, says,"Pepper is a vital ingredient in almost all Indian cuisine, but some dishes stand out by making it a star, providing a different kind of heat to chilli. As with all Indian food, the same dish may vary greatly between regions. For example, our Mulligatanni (‘Mulliga’ meaning pepper, and ‘tanni’ meaning water) is made in a Keralan style, with a coconut element that mellows out the pepper to a degree. If you’ve never cooked with Sichuan peppercorns before, start with a delicious dan dan noodle recipe, advises Amy Poon, the co-owner of Poon’s restaurant and sauces. “The list of ingredients seems long but this is actually quite a simple dish to put together, consisting of just noodles, sauce and toppings,” she says.

Consider the fact that these little gems come from a variety of different places, are grown in distinct soils, and are processed in a variety of ways.

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Tellicherry peppercorns are the most flavourful peppercorn variety. They come from Tellicherry, a city in India. They are widely considered to be some of the best peppercorns in the world, and they are much bigger than standard peppercorn varieties. Do different colour peppercorns taste different? Sichuan peppercorns have a citrus-like aroma and create a tingly, numbing sensation on your tongue. They’re used in many traditional Chinese dishes and, in my opinion, make things truly ‘wow’! Additionally, they’re usually toasted to really bring out all their amazingness. What is the most flavourful peppercorn? These add a touch of sweetness but are most often used in blends for their color, rather than for their flavor. Get Exotic With Szechuan Consumption of the fruit should not exceed small amounts for use as a spice. We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications. Called Tellicherry after a town on India’s Malabar Coast, this version of the spice is considered gourmet and is often preferred among chefs and others with high culinary standards.

Zipping over to Ecuador, we find this unique chili-like option that provides a slow heat and sharp flavor. Slightly bitter, the verdict is still out on whether it is loved or hated, which obviously means that the affections one may feel lie within the realm of personal preference. Become a Pepper Aficionado To give it a try, start with mapo tofu– a rich and comforting pork and tofu stew that’s flavoursome and warming. Sichuan pepper also brings vegan side dishes like dry-fried beans to life with some serious zing. And for a dinner party centrepiece, you can’t go wrong with a Sichuan hotpot. Likewise, Szechuan peppercorns are not from the pepper family but a dried berry from the Szechuan province of China. More aromatic Szechuan pepper is the berry of the mountain ash tree, with a pungent flavour unlike the usual heat of a peppercorn. Long Peppercorns

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This spice is also known to stimulate the appetite as well as aiding with digestion by sending a message to the stomach to increase the secretion of hydrochloric acid. The acid helps the body to digest the food rapidly and avoid the production of uncomfortable intestinal gas. That whole idea of pepper causing sneezes is more than an idea. It happens, even if you’re not allergic. I’ve given a lot of information about piperine, the natural chemical found in peppercorn. It’s this attribute that causes the sneezing because it acts as an irritant if it gets in the nose. For reasons of hygiene and safety, personal grooming products, cosmetics or items of intimate clothing cannot be returned. Note: Be sure to avoid Schinus molle/terebinthifolius derived products if you have nut allergies; they are related to cashew and other nut bearing trees.