White Pepper
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About

Pepper berries that are the same as the black peppercorn, except that they have been ripened longer and then soaked in a water solution before removing the black outer hull. Referred to as "poivre blanc" by the French, the White Peppercorn is ground to produce white pepper which is commonly used in foods that are heated to high temperatures, since this variety of pepper can withstand higher temperatures than black pepper. 
With a sharper flavor than the black peppercorn, white pepper is used as an alternative to black pepper in recipes such as grilled meats, and white sauces or white mashed potatoes when a more pleasing appearance is desired, eliminating the black specks in the food. White peppercorns have a unique aroma that is not only hot, but slightly musky. They are the preferred pepper in much of the world.
It goes well in sauces, light colored meats, and soups.

Information
Other names: सफ़ेद मिर्ची, Safed Mirchi, dakhni Mirch, తెల్ల మిరియాలు
Translations: Baltie pipari, Baltieji pipirai, Piper alb, Bijeli papar, Biały pieprz, Witte peper, सफेद गोल मिर्च, Белый перец, Άσπρο πιπέρι, الفلفل الأبيض, 화이트 페퍼, Bílý pepř, 白胡椒, Pebre blanc, Biele korenie, Pepe bianco, פלפל לבן, Vitpeppar, Бели бибер, ホワイトペッパー, Poivre blanc, Hvid peber, Pimienta blanca, Білий перець, Valkopippuria, Бял пипер


Physical Description
White pepper is a slightly milder version of the common black pod or grind. They both originate from the same berries, which are called peppercorns
Colors: Peppery 


Tasting Notes
Flavors: Peppery
Mouthfeel: Grainy
Food complements: Chicken, Pork, Beef, Vegetable.
Substitutes: • black pepper is the best substitute, But the differences between the two in both smell and taste are quite distinctive.


Selecting and Buying
Seasonality: january, february, march, april, may, june, july, august, september, opctober, november, december
Choosing: The plant, pepper nigrum, is propagated in Brazil, India, Indonesia, and Malaysia. To reach the white pepper stage, berries are allowed to ripen and then soaked in water to remove the hulls. Black pepper, on the other hand, is harvested before the berries are ripe.
Buying: Whole peppercorns are always preferred over ground or cracked.


Preparation and Use
• The main reason most cooks use white pepper is to maintain consistent color in light foods. Black specks in a perfectly prepared creamy white sauce are considered distracting.
• Add to other “white” foods such as mashed potatoes or gravies.
• White pepper can also be used in marinades or added to pickling spice.
Cleaning: No need to wash or rinse. 


Conserving and Storing
• Fresh peppercorns can be kept for 1-2 years in a cool, dark spot. Grind as needed.
• Cracked and ground white pepper will retain top quality for about 4-6 months.


Social/Political
European cooks particularly favor white pepper for soups and sauces and prefer it as a table condiment.