Red and dark red ruby from Kampot: discover all its flavors
Dark red and red pepper is a diamond, in this case perhaps rather a ruby of the Kampot pepper plantations. It is a unique feature of this beautiful region, which you will hardly find anywhere else in the world. The difficulty and long maturation period of the red and dark red peppercorns make it a rarity even in its homeland – in Cambodia. The uniqueness is also the very essence of the taste and aroma of these types of pepper, which differ significantly from all others. It contains a considerable amount of fructose thanks to the long sun ripening.
Flowers, cherries, and citrus fruits
It probably won't surprise you that both dark red and red pepper offer, after grinding, a range of nuances of red-colored fruits and plants. Attentive ones can notice floral tones of roses, which are then complemented by light notes of rosehip fruit. Then the aroma develops into dried cherries, and there are also distinct nuances reminiscent of classic incense sticks.
After two to three minutes, this red dance calms down and the aroma begins to take on a somewhat more characteristic scent typical for Kampot pepper. You can sense citrus fruits, the crust of rye sourdough bread, as well as light notes of dried mandarins, which complement the subtle nuances of dried red fruits.
Magical seasoning to experiment with
When placed in the mouth, red Kampot pepper unfolds a pungent yet gentle flavor. It resembles the fresh taste of fruit that has a concentrated delicate intensity. Thanks to these fruity tones, red pepper is a magical seasoning that offers a vast space for experimentation. With dark red Kampot pepper, which is a sort of selection from the clusters and contains the ripest berries, expect these tones to be even stronger and more intense.
Not only is it suitable for seasoning classic savory dishes, but it can also be used in desserts or alcoholic beverages, basically anywhere we want to surprise with sophistication and an unexpected taste of the exotic. However, judge for yourself—who wouldn't want ice cream topped with a few shards of red mystery?
