Eating in China
Illustration of whole and coarsely cracked black pepper.

Black pepper

黑胡椒Hēi hújiāo

A pungent spice made from the dried berries of Piper nigrum.

Type
Spices

A CLOSER LOOK

How to recognize it

Dark brown to black wrinkled peppercorns, sold whole, cracked or ground. It is not chili or Sichuan pepper.

In the kitchen

Used to season meat, vegetables, soups and sauces; whole peppercorns can flavour stocks and marinades.

Grind size and amount change its impact. Pepper pungency is distinct from chili heat. Check seasoning blends for added salt and other ingredients.

Ask about this ingredient

这道菜里有黑胡椒吗?

Does this dish contain Black pepper?

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