Sil - Timur
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These intensely fruity-citrusy peppercorns are surprisingly fresh and subtly bitter. Traditionally used in the Eastern Himalayan and Nepalese cuisine in various chutneys and dry rubs, a pinch of lightly crushed Sil-Timur is enough to build complexity in any dish.
about the spice
Native to Nepal, Sil-Timur is part of the culinary culture of Eastern Himalayan region. Not generally known or used outside the region, these dried berries are delightfully citrusy lending an almost heady candied orange-lemon flavour to dishes. The berries together with the leaves are also used in regional folk medicinal recipes.
| flavour | fruity, aromatic |
| aroma | sharp, citrusy |
| appearance | dried Sil-Timur berries are roundish, similar to black peppercorns but with a smoother outer skin |
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storage |
store them in air-tight, preferably, glass jars away from direct sunlight and moisture |
what you can cook with it
Use them instead of black peppercorns or sichuan peppercorns in any savoury or sweet dishes. From pastas and XO sauces, to simply crushed in stews, braises and brines, Sil-Timur lends a completely different and surprising complexity.
| botanical name | Lindera neesiana |
| origin | West Bengal |
| processing | hand-picked and sun-dried |