Description
Pure Intensity: Hand harvested before maturity in central Cambodia Kampong Green Pepper Thom dehydrated expresses a lively plant freshness, with a marked herbaceous and mentholic character.
OriginKampong Thom, Cambodia
ProcessSlow dehydration at low temperature
Intensity●●●●●
ScoresLemon leaf, sweet mint
Rare freshness in central Cambodia
A result of a rigorous artisanal work, Kampong Thom's Green Pepper Dehydrated is Hand harvested before maturity, then ginned in the same day. Grains, still tender, are handled with caution. One slow dehydration at low temperature helps preserve their crisp texture and natural plant flavours.
Kampot or Kampong Thom: two terroirs, two signatures
The Green Pepper of Kampot develops floral and spicy notes. Kampong Thom's expresses a brighter plant freshness, with a herbaceous and mentholic character marked. These two origins are complementary, each providing a singular reading of Cambodian green pepper.
A precise and distinctive aromatic profile
Harvested before maturity, Kampong Thom's Green Pepper reveals a tonic attack, bright freshness, and clear notes of leaves of lemon, green pepper, and sweet mint.
Unlike black or red peppers, it does not offer marked heat, nor capituous length, but an immediate fragrance, clear, almost crisp. It is a light, direct pepper, ideal for a cuisine where freshness dominates.
Kampong Thom Green Pepper can be rehydrated — 30 minutes in warm water, cream or a sauce background give it back its crisp texture — or dry use, crushed with mortar or ground just before serving.
It perfectly accompanies grilled fish, white meats, steamed vegetables, and naturally integrates with vegetarian or contemporary Cambodian cuisine.
Culinary inspiration
- Fish carpaccio — sprinkle whole grains, add olive oil and lemon juice, let stand for 20 minutes.
- Green pepper sauce — ideal for a poultry or duck piece.
- Iodized spirits — grambas flambés au pastis, mussels marières au Pineau des Charentes.
- Mandarin lacquered duck and green pepper — a subtle encounter between fruity sweetness and plant freshness.
To preserve all the aromatic richness of Kampong Thom's Green Pepper, keep it in a Airtight container, sheltered from light, moisture and air.
The right move: Avoid grinding in advance — It is at the last minute that it fully reveals its freshness.
Isabelle –
Not yet used because bought to make a gift, but no doubt it will be delicious like all Cambodia peppers. Careful shipping and fast delivery. Very satisfied.