Fresh Salted Kampot Pepper PGI

Kampot pepper is renowned as one of the best peppers in the world. Its unique character has enabled it to become a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) product. This recognition is also a guarantee of quality, as Kampot pepper producers must comply with the rules set out in the PGI specifications, both for growing and processing the pepper.

The innovation of fermented Kampot pepper with salt, developed by La Plantation, means that the fresh peppercorns can be preserved for three years. This is an exceptional opportunity to enjoy fresh peppercorns that are young, not very spicy and long-lasting on the palate.

Have you ever bitten into a fresh peppercorn? With fresh green Kampot pepper with salt, we bring the taste of Cambodia to your table.

The clusters of peppercorns are harvested by hand before they are ripe, in November and December. They are then de-stemmed by hand by our selectors. These young green peppercorns are very fragile and require meticulous treatment.

The beans are washed and scalded and undergo a complex fermentation process using Kampot salt, developed exclusively at La Plantation since 2016. This fermentation enhances the flavour, which is similar to the fermented green Kampot Pepper consumed locally in Cambodia.

Kampot Pepper is reputed to be one of the best peppers in the world. Its unique character has enabled it to become a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) product. This recognition is also a guarantee of quality, as Kampot pepper producers must comply with the rules set out in the PGI specifications, both for growing and processing the pepper.

The innovation of fresh Kampot Pepper with salt, developed by La Plantation, means that the fermented peppercorns can be preserved for two years. This is an exceptional opportunity to enjoy fresh peppercorns that are young, not very spicy and long-lasting on the palate.

The crunchiness of the peppercorns and the intense explosion of fresh pepper flavours on the palate make La Plantation’s Fresh Kampot Pepper with Salt a unique product, unanimously acclaimed by those who have had the chance to try it and become fans. It has already found its way onto the menus of a number of Michelin-starred and bistro chefs.
No need for a grinder, the fermented salted pepper is ready to eat.

Addictive from the very first grain, salt pepper can be eaten as an aperitif, on its own or with roasted peanuts. We advise you not to cook it, just heat it slightly at the end of cooking or in a sauce, so that it retains its crunchiness.

Fresh Kampot Pepper with Salt is very versatile, and can be sprinkled on many dishes, from aperitifs to main courses and even desserts! It goes wonderfully well with meats like beef or duck, and will surprise your guests in a chocolate mousse or sprinkled over ice cream or pan-fried fruit.

You can also sprinkle a few peppercorns over your dishes, salads or oysters.

Here are a few ideas for combinations:

• Sprinkle some Kampot pepper with salt over your tomatoes, mozzarella or burrata and add a drizzle of olive oil. A very easy and tasty recipe.
• At the end of cooking, add some fresh Kampot peppercorns with Salt to the sauce just to warm them up (escalopes with cream, steak with pepper, duck breast with honey).
• Place a few whole peppercorns of fresh Kampot Pepper with salt on steamed fish or fish en papillotte with a drizzle of olive oil.
• Ditto on a tomato soup or gazpacho. The full recipe can be found in volume 1 of our recipe books.
• To make a surprising chocolate mousse: Quickly rinse some Fresh Kampot Pepper with Salt seeds under running water to remove any excess salt, then dry the seeds immediately in absorbent paper. Mix them into your chocolate mousse and keep in a cool place. The sweetness of the chocolate with the explosion of the peppercorns will surprise your guests.

Warning: do not add salt to your dishes, as Fresh Kampot Pepper with Salt adds a sufficient amount of salt to your dishes.

Once the packet has been opened, we recommend that you store the Kampot Pepper with fermented salt in a closed jar in the fridge, so that it keeps its flavour and crunchiness. If you have a tube, you can pour the inner sachet directly into the jar, which is designed for this purpose and keeps well in the fridge.

Note: There’s no need to use a grinder, La Plantation fresh green Kampot pepper with salt is ready to eat in whole grains, so don’t grind it, just sprinkle it on!