What is special about Kampot pepper?

They retain their color when dried and are the sweetest and most expensive variety because they take longer to mature. All colors of Kampot pepper have the jasmine-like quality that makes them justifiably famous. The peppercorns are left to dry in the sun for a week after boiling.

What does Kampot pepper taste like?

Kampot pepper delivers strong yet delicate aromas. Its taste, which can range from intensely spicy to mildly sweet also reveals floral and citrus hints. Kampot pepper has a unique flavour and smell distinguishing it from other types of peppercorns. The hot taste also has slight flavours of eucalyptus and mint.

Can you buy Kampot pepper in Australia?

Welcome to Spice Oddity We are the exclusive Australia Importers of the finest Kampot pepper from the fair trade brand, KADODE. We are also retailers and wholesalers of our own range of premium quality Spice Oddity spice blends, salt rubs, herbs and spices.

What is the finest pepper in the world?

Kampot pepper
This is Kampot pepper from southern Cambodia, a thing of culinary legend regarded by gourmands as the best pepper in the word.

Is Kampot pepper the best?

Kampot peppercorns are considered the finest pepper in the world. They’re named after their region of production, just like Vidalia onions, Bourbon whiskey, and Roquefort cheese.

Is Kampot pepper spicy?

Kampot pepper is not too spicy. It’s mild-spicy,” she says. “It’s like a wine,” she explains. “You can taste it like a wine, and then you can keep the taste in your mouth for a very long time.”

Is Kampot pepper expensive?

Cambodia’s Prized Kampot Pepper, Nearly Wiped Out By Khmer Rouge, Makes A Comeback “It’s like a wine,” says a grower. “You can taste it like a wine, and then you can keep the taste in your mouth for a very long time.” White peppercorns can cost up to $100 per ounce.

What is Kampot pepper?

Kampot pepper) Kampot pepper is a cultivar of pepper (piper nigrum) grown and produced in Kampot Province, Cambodia.

What kind of pepper is used in Kampot crab?

Ground black pepper or green peppercorns are used for the signature Kampot Pepper Crab, where they are stir-fried in sweetened soy sauce with garlic and crab meat. An alternative recipe features green peppercorns stir-fried with squid and garlic in a mix of palm sugar, oyster sauce and fish sauce.

What to cook with Kampot pepper?

Since Kampot pepper is a rare ingredient, it is often reserved for recipes where its subtle qualities can stand out. Sauteed crab, steak au poivre, cacio e pepe, and Cambodian beef salad are excellent recipes to highlight this spice.