Indian Long Pepper - Piper longum - ดีปลี (dee plee)
Indian long pepper (Piper longum) is a versatile spice with a complex flavor profile. It's used in Thai cuisine to add a warming, earthy heat to curries and soups. Find this and more in Hua Hin . 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 long pepper resembles long, wrinkled spikes, about 2-5 cm long and 4-6 mm thick. It's available whole, ground, or preserved in brine. Flavor and Aroma: Long pepper offers a warming, earthy heat with hints of sweetness and woodiness. It's less intense than black pepper but adds a unique depth of flavor to dishes. Health Benefits : Long pepper has been used in traditional medicine for centuries for various ...