What Is White pepper and How Can I Use It?
Here's everything worth knowing about white pepper and how to pick it, what it is, how to store it, and what to use instead, plus 962 recipes to cook tonight.
What is white pepper?
White pepper consists of the seed of the pepper plant alone, with the darker colored skin of the pepper fruit removed. This is usually accomplished by a process known as retting, where fully ripe peppers are soaked in water for about a week, during which the flesh of the pepper softens anddecomposes.
Rubbing then removes what remains of the fruit, and the naked seed is dried. Alternative processes are used for removing the outer pepper from the seed, including decortication, the removal of the outer layer from black pepper from small peppers through mechanical, chemical or biological methods.
White pepper is sometimes used in dishes like light-coloured sauces or mashed potatoes, where ground black pepper would visibly stand out. There is disagreement regarding which is generally spicier. They have differing flavor due to the presence of certain compounds in the outer fruit layer of the berry that are not found in the seed.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 tbsp, ground (7g)Where found
White pepper is usually found in the spices section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
Food group
White pepper is a member of the Spices and Herbs US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.
How much does white pepper weigh?
| Amount | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1 tbsp, ground | 7 grams |
| 1 tsp, ground | 2 grams |
Related
Spices and Herbs
| In Chinese: | 白胡椒 | |
| British (UK) term: | ||
| en français: | poivre blanc | |
| en español: | pimienta blanca |
Recipes using white pepper
There are 962 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Homemade Appetizer Tree
Make this easy appetizer tree the next time you have a kids’ birthday party.
Best Creamy Broccoli Soup
Velvety broccoli soup made from scratch with fresh broccoli florets and stems, potatoes for body, and evaporated milk for richness without heavy cream.
So Dood Gazpacho
Classic chilled gazpacho, the no-cook Spanish soup of ripe tomatoes, cucumber, pepper, and onion blended with tomato juice and a splash of wine. Light, refreshing, vegan, and ready in 10 minutes.
Homemade Birthday Snack
Make a kids’ birthday party more fun and tasty! This recipe is a kid-friendly fun snack. Try this recipe!
Hot & Sour Mushroom Soba Soup
Hot and sour mushroom soup with sliced mushrooms, bamboo shoots, rice vinegar, and white pepper, ladled over Japanese soba noodles. A 30-minute lighter take on the Chinese takeout classic.
Homemade Potato Bird’s Nest
One of the most elegant and easy appetizer.Kids friendly recipe. Try this creative recipe.
Homemade Potato Bird’s Nest
One of the most elegant and easy appetizer.Kids friendly recipe. Try this creative recipe.
Homemade Potato Bird’s Nest
One of the most elegant and easy appetizer.Kids friendly recipe. Try this creative recipe.
Prosciutto & Green Pea Risotto
Creamy prosciutto and green pea risotto finished with Parmesan, fresh basil, and a splash of cream. Salty cured ham and sweet peas make this Italian rice dish rich and satisfying.
Favourite Guacamole
Easy guacamole with ripe avocados, green chilies, tomato, onion and a splash of Worcestershire. Smooth, tangy, ready in 15 minutes for tortilla chips and tacos.
Delicious Cream of Pumpkin Soup
Cream of pumpkin soup with coriander, curry powder, and a finishing drizzle of walnut oil. Smooth, golden, and ready in an hour using fresh or canned pumpkin.
Homemade Kid Friendly Appetizer
When you are planning your next birthday party, don’t forget to make this recipe.
Pumpkin & Chickpea Soup
Pumpkin and chickpea soup with caramelized onions, fresh pumpkin, soaked chickpeas, and a hint of honey. Hearty vegan, high-fibre soup ready in an hour.
Cream of Carrot Souo
Cream of carrot soup made the classic way: onions sweated in butter, a quick roux for body, then carrots simmered in stock, blended and strained silky-smooth, and finished with cream. Velvety, elegant, and simple.
Avocado, Cornichon & Arugula salad
Avocado, cornichon, and arugula salad: creamy avocado tossed with peppery arugula, tangy cornichons, and chives in a lemon dressing. A bright, sour-edged green salad that comes together fast.
False curry slice
500 g chicken breasts 1,5 tablespoons mustard 3 eggs 1 tsp spices mixture 1/2 tsp carry dust 1 tsp white pepper 4-5 teaspoons flour salt Mix together: eggs + spices + salt + spices mixture + mustard Cut the chicken breasts into strips and stir the egg mixture. Stir in enough flour to get a thicker sauce. Let the mixture stand for 3-4 hours. Heat oil in a frying pan. Put a spoonful of the mixture in hot oil.
Very Creamy Corn Chowder
Creamy corn chowder with bacon, green pepper and a milk-based roux. Mixes fresh corn with creamed corn for sweet richness in 30 minutes flat. Weeknight-ready.
Guilt-Free Low-Fat Crockpot Onion Soup
A healthified low-fat version of onion soup for your slow cooker.
Spagehtti Garlic & Oil
A very quick, easy and simple meal. Use a high-quality olive oil for great results.
Sole in Herbed Butter
Fillet of sole sautéd in herbed butter. Very quick and easy. Serve with carrots and snow peas to make it a meal.
Stephanie Marquesano's Potato Latkes
Not exactly traditional, but these crispy latkes will make every night of Hanukah a delicious one!
Minced Meat Cutlets with White Radish & Sesame
Polish-style fried meatballs or hamburgers literally called ground cutlets (pol. kotlety mielone). My latest rendition contains white radish, sesame seeds, and cilantro leaves. It is far away from home, but I think it's healthy to travel from time to time. My cutlets are served with potatoes, yoghurt, dill, and Bayou Carlin coleslaw. The salad recipe is taken from RecipeLand. Quick and easy dinner to prepare.
Chive Potato Pancakes with Smoked Salmon & Golden Caviar
Crispy potato pancakes studded with fresh chives, topped with silky smoked salmon and golden caviar. These elegant latkes turn simple russet potatoes into sophisticated brunch fare.
Squash Apple Walnut Bisque
Butternut squash bisque simmered with apples, walnuts, apple cider, and warm fall spices. A creamy autumn soup with optional cheddar and a touch of cream for richness.
