About 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.

Kampot Pepper types and colors

Kampot Pepper varies not just only the color but also its specific taste and flavors which is hidden behind the color.

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 accommodates perfectly a grilled squid dish. This fresh pepper is 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 exceptionnal lingering taste.

Red pepper

This disconcerting 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 red and white peppers 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 worlds greatest pepper through the dark times into the new era!

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Cookbook & recipes

Browse through various delicious recipes in which you can play and taste the one and only kampot pepper!

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