Originally from northern Congo, Likouala pepper, also known as “Ashandi pepper”, is harvested by the Baakas tribe. Ashanti pepper grows in the wild on vines which creep up more than 20 metres high. Outstanding lingering taste. Used in the traditional Congolese dish: “Ashanti grilled chicken”.
This confit is made with fresh pineapple and white Penja pepper. It releases sweet, animal and slightly spicy notes. Use it like jam or for enhancing sauces.
Its pod is thicker than Bourbon vanilla and its aroma is more aniseed. Its flesh has a characteristic prune perfume. Use as you like in sweet or savoury dishes.
The outstanding character and flavour of this black Penja pepper are due to the naturally rich and balanced volcanic soils in which it grows. In 2014, it became the first product of the African continent to obtain Protected Geographic Indication status (PGI). This black Penja pepper will delight your stews, goat cheese and strong flavoured meats.