Cubeb pepper, known as Cubeb pepper, is an exotic spice that comes from the same plant family as the familiar black pepper. This variety of plant is cultivated in Java and Sumatra. The fruit is carefully dried before it ripens and resembles black pepper, except that it retains a tiny stem at its base. It has a taste that some claim is a combination of pepper flavor and allspice flavor. Unlike classic black pepper, cubeb pepper is slightly spicy and bitter, and intensely aromatic, with a hint of clove.

Cubeb pepper is used as a spice, while the oil of the fruit is used by the food industry. In Asian cuisine, it is particularly popular as a seasoning in vegetable and fish dishes. It can also be combined with other varieties of peppers to enhance the aroma of your spices.

History: Cubeb pepper was popular in medieval Europe, especially in the Netherlands and England, where it was used in many dishes and medicines. In Indonesia, it has been an important part of the culture and cuisine for centuries, with references dating back to the 14th century.

PROPERTIES: Cubeb pepper has a bitter and slightly spicy flavor, with a cool note and aromatic tones. It is often used in cooking to add flavor to seasonings, mainly in meat seasonings, sauces, soups, and even in certain types of alcoholic beverages.

COOKING RECIPES:

• Spiced Gift: 1 tbsp black peppercorns, 1 tbsp cubeb peppercorns, 1 tbsp coriander seeds, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp coconut seeds, 1/2 tsp cinnamon bark zest.
• Pumpkin Puree: 500g pumpkin, peeled and cut into cubes, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 onion, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 tsp kumquat, 1 tsp cubeb, Salt and pepper.