Fast becoming known for its
superior aroma, flavour and
heat to that
of the peppercorn, Mountain Pepper is an exciting new savoury hot spice. Mountain pepper
(Tasmannia lanceolata) is a shrubby plant native to the cool, moist mountains
of Tasmania, Victoriaand southern New
South Wales. Most supplies still come from wild harvest, though
cultivation is well under way so supply is reliable. Mountain Pepper ishot and peppery with a hint of chilli
afterburn.
The berries have a distinctive
spicy, pungent taste
and are very aromatic,
giving them
a unique savoury flavour.The
berries can be used fresh or dried and used whole or ground. They can be used
in a pepper mill. Mountain Pepper can be used in any recipe that calls for
pepper, but mountain pepper has much more punch!
Both the leaves and the berries of Mountain Pepper can be
used to season food. The aromatic leaves can be used fresh, or dried and
powdered.
Mountain Pepper is available as dried whole berries, dried
whole leaf or dried leaf spice
