About Kampot Pepper

Have you tasted true pepper?

The tastiest pepper in the world – Kampot pepper. Customers and chefs claim that the taste cannot be compared to anything they have tried so far. Such a simple ingredient can elevate any dish to a truly culinary experience. Forget about pepper just being spicy! It should be tasty above all else.

Our story of Kampot pepper, found only in Cambodia, is a long and treasured one. But if you prefer to get straight to the tasty parts, let’s skip ahead to learn how to enjoy Kampot pepper in your own kitchen every day, using only top quality ingredients. Pair each pepper with different dishes or give them as a present which was grown with love in Cambodia and carefully packed by hand.

Types and colors of Kampot pepper

Kampot pepper varies not only in color but also its taste and flavors specific to each variant.

Green pepper

Harvested when still young on the vine, Kampot green pepper aromas literally explode on the palate with a very mild pepperiness. This fresh pepper perfectly accommodates a dish such as grilled squid. This fresh pepper is also a perfect match for a fried squid dish.

Black pepper

Kampot black pepper delivers a strong and delicate aroma. Its taste, which can range from intensely spicy to mildly sweet, reveals hints of flower, eucalyptus and mint. This black pepper suits all kind of dishes and distinguishes itself in particular with grilled fish. Kampot peppers’ specificities come from the mildness of their spice, the freshness and complexity of their aromas and their exceptional lingering taste.

Red pepper

This multifaceted pepper allows for the wildest combinations, from wild meat seasoning to vanilla desserts. Harvested when the berry is fully mature on the vine, Kampot red pepper delivers a powerful and fruity aroma. Its taste combines the spicy, mature flavor of black pepper with a sugary sweetness.

White pepper

Kampot white pepper comes from the Kampot red pepper, both of which are extremely rare due to the difficulty in harvesting fully mature pepper. Only a few hundreds of kilos are produced each year. Obtained by soaking the red berries in water for a few days, Kampot white pepper develops an intense bouquet and delicate aroma. Its strong spicy taste carries notes of fresh grass and lime.

History

Read the story behind the world’s greatest pepper through the dark times into the new era!

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KPPA Cookbook of Kampot Pepper Recipes

Browse through various delicious recipes in which you can experiment with and taste the one and only Kampot pepper!

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