This Berry with its heady lemony aromas, is the Bataks equivalent of the Chinese Szechuan berry and is used in everyday cooking. Infused, grilled or cracked it is perfect with seafood, marinades or chocolate mousse.
Szechuan berries were already renowned in ancient China. Their citrus yet spicy flavours are ideal with fish, foie gras, chocolate, strawberries and pineapple. Use lightly crushed just before serving.
Discovered in South America, this fake pepper plant was brought to Madagascar in the 19th century.
Crushed or used whole these pink berries, with their resinous fragrance, are perfect with salmon, foie gras, carrot soup and courgette tagliatelle.
The Timur berry is a very precious rarity. The Timur berry is harvested by farmers in the Nepalese mountains and has unique lemony, vegetable yet woody aromas. Use cracked or infused in your dishes, it will spice up your shellfish, fish and chocolate desserts.
The extraordinary verbena and lemon scent of this Vietnamese seed makes it a culinary ally of choice in fish or shellfish recipes. It refreshes pan-fried vegetables, compotes and fruit salads.