Botanical name - Piper longum
Country of Origin - Indonesia
Long Peppers belongs to the family of Piperaceae and are used worldwide to season foods making it rich in flavour and aroma. This popular Asian Spice will surely make your meals not just rich and tasty but aromatic and palatable as well.
Long Peppers taste resembles that of black pepper only it is hotter and woodier. You can use long pepper's to season all kinds of meat especially those with tomato sauces, as they are known to compliment the flavours of tomato easy and effectively. Soups and stews on the other hand can further be improved with the help of Long Peppers. Russell potatoes, cauliflower salad, mango-cabbage stir fry’s can also be enhanced with the help of Long Peppers. Put Long Peppers on Asian egg noodles and make it highly aromatic and flavour filled. The possibilities of using Long Peppers on your kitchen are so endless; you can create your own dishes making it twice more delectable and delicious.