White pepper

胡椒粉 / hújiāofěn; lada putih

Flavor and role: Ripe peppercorns with the skin removed, then dried. Less aromatic than black pepper but hotter, with a fermented note. Used so no black specks show in pale dishes.
Typical dishes and uses: Chinese soups (hot and sour soup), seolleongtang (ox bone soup), wonton, cream sauces, potato purée, Southeast Asian noodles.
Substitutes: Can be replaced with the same amount of black pepper (colour and aroma differ slightly).
Storage: In an airtight container at cool room temperature, away from direct sunlight and moisture. For best aroma, use ground spices within 6 months to 1 year and whole spices within 2-3 years.
Main countries: Indonesia · Malaysia · China
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