Selim Peppercorns
Regular price
$22.50
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- Weight
- 50g - 1.8oz.
- Packaging
- Tin
- Origin
- Cameroon
Lemony and cocoa-like notes, wrapped in a gentle, resinous warmth. Selim Peppercorns from Place des Épices come from a tropical berry that grows wild across West Africa, from Cameroon to Senegal and Niger, and has long been used in place of pepper. That surprising fragrance makes it a remarkable find for adventurous cooks. Crush it over grilled fish or prawns, or add it to a stew or a marinade, as in West African cuisine.
Tasting profile
- NotesLemony, cocoa, woody, musky
- FeaturesWild West African berry (Xylopia aethiopica)
- StorageClosed tin, away from light and humidity
The Ingredients
100% Selim peppercorns (Xylopia aethiopica).
Serving Ideas
Crushed over grilled fish, prawns or a chicken dish.
In a stew, a soup or a marinade, as in West African cuisine.
With a chocolate dessert or a coffee-flavored cream.
To season rice, vegetables or a pepper sauce.
Recipe idea
Chicken and Tomato Stew with Selim Pepper
- Toast 1 tsp of the Selim peppercorns in a dry pan for 1 minute, then crush them coarsely.
- Brown 2 lb (900 g) bone-in chicken thighs in 2 tbsp oil, then set aside.
- In the same pot, soften 1 chopped onion, 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated ginger, then add the Selim pepper, 1 can (14 oz/400 g) crushed tomatoes and 1 cup (240 ml) chicken broth.
- Return the chicken, cover and simmer for 35 minutes, until cooked through and tender, then serve with rice or plantains.
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.
PE-120
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Selim Peppercorns
