Cooking with Kampot Pepper
Like a fine finishing salt, Kampot black pepper makes a luxurious condiment at the dinner table. (Don’t forget to buy yourself a good pepper mill.) Since Kampot pepper is a rare ingredient, it is often reserved for recipes where its subtle qualities can stand out. Sauteed crab, steak au poivre, cacio e pepe, and Cambodian beef salad are excellent recipes to highlight this spice. This pepper is also delicious with sweet foods like freshly cut fruit, dark chocolate, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Black pepper is a spice loved all over the world and pairs with nearly any other spice. For a more Cambodian flavor profile, try pairing it with spices like turmeric, ginger, star anise, cardamom, tamarind, and lemongrass.
Dipping sauces are popular in Cambodian cuisine. You can make your own with freshly cracked Kampot pepper, fish sauce, kaffir lime juice, and sliced scallions. This is an excellent condiment for any seafood, but especially grilled shrimp.
(Source: www.thespicehouse.com & www.bbc.com)