Very ripe fruit, marinated in salt, peeled, dried, from the Piper nigrum L.
It is less spicy and more fragrant than black pepper. Mainly comes from Southeast Asia, although in Brazil also grown.
Many preparations are named and character to the use of pepper: poivrade sauce, pepper steak, pepper cake German or Dutch lamb ragout.
It is the spice par excellence, and contain many savory dishes. In short whole grains flavored broths, marinades and pickles. Spread on grilled sliced, some raw vegetables, farces and minced. Freshly ground flavored salads and cooking.