Gorilla Wild Peppercorn
Regular price
$25.50
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- Weight
- 50g - 1.8oz.
- Packaging
- Tin
- Origin
- Likouala, Congo
Wild, from the forests of Central Africa, with a trace of smoke. Also known as Likouala pepper, the Gorilla Wild Peppercorn from Place des Épices is a benchmark among original peppers. Only mildly pungent, it reveals subtle smoky notes and a woody warmth. Grind it over grilled red meat, game, or duck, add it to a slow-cooked stew, or try it over a dark chocolate dessert.
Tasting profile
Strength4/10 · Slightly hot
DelicateFiery
- NotesCamphorous, minty, citrusy, lightly smoky
- FeaturesWild pepper, also called Likouala pepper
- StorageClosed tin, away from light and humidity
The Ingredients
100% wild Likouala pepper ("Gorilla pepper") from Likouala, Congo.
Serving Ideas
Freshly ground over grilled red meat, game or duck.
Over roasted vegetables, mushrooms or a potato purée.
In a pepper sauce or a slow-cooked stew.
With a dark chocolate dessert.
Recipe idea
Mushroom Fricassee with Gorilla Wild Pepper
- Sauté 1 1/4 lb (600 g) sliced mixed mushrooms in 2 tbsp butter over high heat for 8 to 10 minutes, until golden.
- Add 1 chopped shallot and 1 minced garlic clove and cook for 2 minutes more.
- Stir in 1/4 cup (60 ml) heavy cream and season with salt.
- Finish with a generous grinding of the Gorilla wild pepper, whose smoky, woody notes suit the mushrooms, and some chopped parsley.
The Maker
Spices have always traveled far, carried across seas and deserts, only to end as a pinch above the pot. Place des Épices is an artisan spice house based in France, known for its organic spices, gourmet seasonings, and handcrafted blends. The house selects spices, rare peppers, aromatic blends, salts, and gourmet ingredients from trusted sources in the leading spice-growing regions of the world, with close attention to freshness and ethical sourcing. Everything is blended and prepared in small batches to preserve aroma, authenticity, and intensity of flavor. Chefs and home cooks alike turn to Place des Épices for spices of true character.
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Pairs well with
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South Wind Fleur de Sel $58.50
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Apogée Olive Oil $140.00
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Gorilla Wild Peppercorn
