Spices · Whole
Black peppercorns
Also called whole black pepper, kali mirch, peppercorns
Whole dried pepper berries, sharp and aromatic; ground fresh over almost anything or used whole in stocks, braises and pickles.
- Pantry staple: we assume you have it.
What can replace it
- T2 · GoodDried green peppercorns
Milder, fresher and fruitier.
- T2 · GoodLong pepper
Hotter, sweeter and more complex; use a little less. (use 0.75× the amount)
- T2 · GoodWhite peppercorns
Hotter and earthier, slightly funky, with less aroma.
- T3 · In a pinchCubeb pepper
Piney and allspice-like, with a bitter edge.
- T3 · In a pinchPink peppercorns
Sweet and floral, with almost no heat.
Cook with Black peppercorns
