Long pepper (pipali) — small pinecone-shaped Indian pepper relative, sharper and more aromatic than black pepper. In medieval European recipes; Indian pickles.
Across cuisines
Long pepper is a spice made from the dried fruit of Piper longum, used in Indian and Southeast Asian cuisines. It has a hotter and more complex flavor than black pepper, with sweet and earthy notes. Long pepper is used in spice blends, pickles, and traditional medicine.
