Muntok White Pepper - Pulau Bangka

What is white Muntok pepper?

The name of the white Muntok pepper comes from the city near which it is cultivated. It is located in Indonesia, more precisely on the island of Bangka. This idyllic place is a land favorable to the development of piper nigrum, a liana that offers us magnificent pepper berries. The white Muntok pepper has made a long journey to reach our plates. While the Arabs imported it as a currency, Vasco de Gama immediately understood the gustatory interest of this pepper and brought it back to Europe.

What is the flavor of white Muntok pepper?

Pepper lovers' taste buds will be seduced by this spice, which has animal notes and a lively nose. Bring a sweet and elegant flavor to your cooking with this interesting Indonesian pepper. Let yourself be enchanted by its warm aromas that will enhance your cooking and give it that extra kick that will make all the difference.

The harvest of white Muntok pepper in the plantations

It is on the hills near Muntok that this pepper is cultivated in the purest of traditions. It grows on a vine and is picked by hand by local farmers. Then the peppercorns are placed in the surrounding waterways so that the skin of the peppercorns disappears. Then, the white Muntok pepper is spread on the ground and trampled to remove the last pieces of skin. Once washed again, they are then dried in the sun to obtain this magnificent color.

How to use white Muntok pepper in cooking?

In the kitchen, the finesse of this pepper will revolutionize all your dishes. As soon as you start your meal, it makes its appearance to spice up your foie gras. If you prepare your own foie gras, don't hesitate to add white Muntok pepper to your recipe with a little salt, it will work wonders with your guests. Then, if this pepper goes perfectly with red or white meats (beef, lamb, pork, turkey, chicken, etc.), it is clear that it will quickly become the star of your fish dishes. A delicious pike-perch with a white butter sauce with Muntok white pepper, a hollandaise sauce with a codfish back, you will love this Indonesian pepper. Muntok white pepper is also used for dessert. You will love it on a lightly caramelized pear pie or on a homemade tiramisu.

The conservation of the white Muntok pepper

I deliver my white Muntok pepper in an airtight resealable bag. I advise you to put it in a closet or drawer, away from light and humidity. You can also put it immediately in an opaque pepperpot to grind it.