White Peppercorns, Indonesian Muntok Whole

Muntok white peppercorns are sometimes described as the finest on the market! Derived from the Muntok region of Indonesia, they have a biting hot, pungent and peppery flavour. The cultivation process involves removing the outer husk to reveal the creamy white ball inside. They grow on the same vine as black peppercorns but white peppercorns have a milder flavour.

Muntok white peppercorns are typically harvested once fully ripe from the pepper vine. They’re then soaked in water for several days which loosens up the outer skin. After this soaking process, the outer skin can be either manually rubbed or mechanically removed – a crucial step due to the fact that the skin contains certain compounds that contribute to the spiciness and colour of black pepper. Once that skin is removed, the inner white seed is washed and dried in the sun.

To avoid the appearance of black pepper flecks, Asian cuisine features white pepper, as well as white sauces and potato dishes within Europe cuisine.

Try our recipe for Crab with Tamarind Sauce and Nigerian Chilli and Peanut Chicken! We also offer Ground Muntok white pepper.

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