粉紅胡椒粒

The sweetness of these dried berries really comes through in the warm rice dish I made last night; they’re much more delicate than black pepper but still pack a nutty punch.

I threw a handful into a stir-fry last night and was surprised by how the nutsweet flavor balanced the heat. The berries are delicate and crush easily, so I’ll use a light hand next time.

These little berries are such a pretty pop of pink in the jar, and they really do bring that sweet, nutty note to a simple salad dressing. They’re not spicy at all, which is fine with me since I use them more for the delicate flavor and color than for heat.