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.
Cubeb pepper, also known as the tailed pepper, which comes from Indonesia, is characterized by its slight spiciness and its subtle, yet bitter aromatic notes of clove. On its own or mixed with other peppers, use it to flavour your sweet and sour dishes, chutneys or fruit compotes.
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.
The fruity vegetable aroma of this berry has strong notes of passion fruit. Crush and sprinkle it over roasted fish or pan fried vegetables just before serving, infuse in a cream sauce for poultry or a caramelized pear tart