Pungent black, white peppercorns add spice
By Qu Zhi |
March 14, 2013, Thursday
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DRIED ground peppercorn has been used as a condiment and medicine since ancient times. Black pepper is said to be the world's most-traded spice.
In traditional Chinese medicine, both black and white pepper are considered warm (yang energy) foods, and since spring is here, this is a good time to use pepper in cooking to help expel the chill that has accumulated in the body over winter.
Black pepper is the dried unripe berry of the pepper vine and in traditional Chinese medicine it is considered especially beneficial to the kidneys, considered the center of the body's yin and yang.
White pepper is the dried ripe berry, which is milder than black pepper. In TCM it is used to treat stomachache associated with catching cold.
Traditional Chinese cuisine favors white pepper, which is commonly added to soups and noodles. Shanghai Daily picks some peppercorns from Ole' at Pudong Kerry Centre.
D&A black peppercorns mill
Origin: Italy
Price: 26 yuan (US$4.10)/45g
Description: Established in Florence in 1880, Drogheria & Alimentary collects quality spices from around the world and processes them in Italy. Their patented spice grinder helps preserve the original flavor of the black peppercorn and produces a much stronger aroma in cooking.
D&A spice grinder four seasons peppercorns
Origin: Italy
Price: 26 yuan (US$4.10)/35g
Description: This unique blend of black, white, red and green peppercorns appeals both to the taste and the eye. In addition to regular black and white pepper, the red peppercorn produces a fruity and woody aroma while green peppercorn yields a more fresh scent when crushed.
Kotanyi white peppercorn mill
Origin: Austria
Price 29.80 yuan (US$4.70)/52g
Description: White pepper is milder and more aromatic than the black pepper. This mill designed by Kotanyi also has two setting, one for coarse and one for fine pepper, allowing for more precision in cooking.
MasterFoods black pepper
Origin: Australia
Price: 28.80 yuan (US$4.50)/35g
Description: These cracked black peppercorns can be used with beef, fish and vegetables. It has a relatively milk aroma when ground over smoked salmon, oysters and grilled foods.
Kotanyi ground white pepper
Origin: Austria
Price 6.80 yuan (US$1.10)/25g
Description: Established 125 years ago by Jonas Kotanyi, it is now one of the most primary condiment brands in Europe. The ground white pepper can be used before deep-frying foods and also adds a nice add to cooked soup and other dishes.
In traditional Chinese medicine, both black and white pepper are considered warm (yang energy) foods, and since spring is here, this is a good time to use pepper in cooking to help expel the chill that has accumulated in the body over winter.
Black pepper is the dried unripe berry of the pepper vine and in traditional Chinese medicine it is considered especially beneficial to the kidneys, considered the center of the body's yin and yang.
White pepper is the dried ripe berry, which is milder than black pepper. In TCM it is used to treat stomachache associated with catching cold.
Traditional Chinese cuisine favors white pepper, which is commonly added to soups and noodles. Shanghai Daily picks some peppercorns from Ole' at Pudong Kerry Centre.
D&A black peppercorns mill
Origin: Italy
Price: 26 yuan (US$4.10)/45g
Description: Established in Florence in 1880, Drogheria & Alimentary collects quality spices from around the world and processes them in Italy. Their patented spice grinder helps preserve the original flavor of the black peppercorn and produces a much stronger aroma in cooking.
D&A spice grinder four seasons peppercorns
Origin: Italy
Price: 26 yuan (US$4.10)/35g
Description: This unique blend of black, white, red and green peppercorns appeals both to the taste and the eye. In addition to regular black and white pepper, the red peppercorn produces a fruity and woody aroma while green peppercorn yields a more fresh scent when crushed.
Kotanyi white peppercorn mill
Origin: Austria
Price 29.80 yuan (US$4.70)/52g
Description: White pepper is milder and more aromatic than the black pepper. This mill designed by Kotanyi also has two setting, one for coarse and one for fine pepper, allowing for more precision in cooking.
MasterFoods black pepper
Origin: Australia
Price: 28.80 yuan (US$4.50)/35g
Description: These cracked black peppercorns can be used with beef, fish and vegetables. It has a relatively milk aroma when ground over smoked salmon, oysters and grilled foods.
Kotanyi ground white pepper
Origin: Austria
Price 6.80 yuan (US$1.10)/25g
Description: Established 125 years ago by Jonas Kotanyi, it is now one of the most primary condiment brands in Europe. The ground white pepper can be used before deep-frying foods and also adds a nice add to cooked soup and other dishes.
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