Pink Peppercorns

A pink peppercorn is actually not a peppercorn at all…..but the dried berries of the  South American (native to the Peruvian Andes) shrub “Schinus Molles” that tastes peppery. Blood lines aside…its a great peppery addition that gives bright ruby colour and a certain fruitiness as well as that familiar “peppery” taste.

pink peppercorns

Sharp, Helen, Water-color sketches of New England flowering plants, (1899-1900)

Find them

At Magazinul de Mirodenii, at Orient pta Obor, the spice kiosk at Pta Matache

Recipes

Rhubarb, strawberry & Pink Peppercorn Compote