The Long Pepper
tastes sweet and sour and is hotter than black pepper. Earthy and reminiscent of incense.
Long Pepper is not a pepper but an interesting, alternative stimulant.
Goes particularly well with game, goose, duck, pork, red cabbage with red or port wine, curries with coconut milk and fruit.
Can be combined very well with: basil, cloves, ginger, oregano, allspice, pepper, rosemary, liquorice and lemon zest, but also saffron.
Tip: Always grind in a mortar. When heated, the spiciness unfolds, in cold dishes it tastes rather sweet and warm.