Indian Long Pepper - Piper longum - ดีปลี (dee plee)
Executive Summary Indian Long Pepper (Piper longum), known in Thailand as ดีปลี (Dee Plee) , is a climbing vine native to India and Sri Lanka. Its dried fruits are long, wrinkled spikes with a distinctive warm, earthy flavor combining notes of pepper, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg and cardamom. In Thai cuisine, it adds depth and gentle heat to curry pastes, southern dishes, soups and stews. Traditionally, long pepper has also been used in herbal medicine for coughs, colds, fever and digestive problems. It can be used whole or ground and makes an interesting alternative to black pepper. Hua Hin Organic Herb Garden – Fresh Thai Herbs and Spices Indian Long Pepper (Piper longum), also known as pippali in India, is a climbing vine native to India and Sri Lanka. Unlike its more common cousin, black pepper, long pepper has a more complex flavor profile, often described as a blend of black pepper, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom with a sweet heat. Appearance: Dried...