Chaste Berry Monk’s Pepper
Organic
Regular price
$12.00
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- Weight
- 50g - 1.8oz.
- Packaging
- Tin
- Origin
- Morocco
In summer the shrub blooms purple, and the whole plant gives off a powerful, peppery scent. Its small black berries, used for centuries in place of pepper, become the Chaste Berry Monk’s Pepper of Place des Épices, from a hardy, fragrant shrub grown organically in Morocco. They deliver a mild heat with aromatic, slightly herbal notes. Fill a pepper mill with them as a gentle alternative to black pepper, and grind them over lamb or game.
Tasting profile
Strength1/10 · Delicate
DelicateFiery
- NotesLight, peppery, slightly bitter
- StorageClosed tin, away from light and humidity
Certification
Certified organic
The Ingredients
100% organic chaste berries (Vitex agnus-castus).
Serving Ideas
Freshly ground over grilled meats, lamb or game.
In a stew, a marinade or a tomato sauce.
Over roasted vegetables or a mushroom dish.
In a pepper mill, as a gentle alternative to black pepper.
Recipe idea
Lamb Skewers with Monk’s Pepper
- Freshly grind 1 tsp of the monk’s pepper and mix it with 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 minced garlic clove, the zest of 1 lemon and salt.
- Toss 1 1/2 lb (700 g) boneless leg of lamb, cut into cubes, in the marinade and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Thread the meat onto skewers, alternating with pieces of red onion and bell pepper.
- Grill over high heat for 8 to 10 minutes, turning often, and serve with a final twist of the pepper mill.
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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