red Kampot pepper

Red Kampot Pepper – Altes Gewürzamt

The authentic red Kampot pepper by Ingo Holland is a true rarity. Its aroma is fruity, almost sweet, with a lasting, strong pungency. Originating from Cambodia, red Kampot pepper, freshly crushed in a mortar, seasons many dishes with pork, poultry, or fish. Red Kampot pepper is not suitable for grinders as it is too soft.

Red Kampot Pepper – Ingo Holland recommends

Red Kampot pepper is a very ripe pepper harvested in Cambodia, with a rust-red to rust-brown color. Red Kampot pepper is very rare because its production carries many risks. The longer growing season increases the risk of a lower harvest due to weather conditions like rain or wind, or bird predation, as birds love the red, ripe, sweet fruits. Even after harvesting, the effort for red pepper is significantly greater, as the drying of the fruits must proceed slowly to preserve the red color. At the same time, it must be prevented from rotting. Therefore, the red pepper must be constantly turned during the slow drying process. This is an effort many pepper farmers shy away from. However, if successful, red Kampot pepper rewards with its distinct, sweet-spicy aroma. Please do not confuse red pepper with so-called pink pepper or pink berries.

Altes Gewürzamt – Spices without Compromise

Ingo Holland aims to inspire cooking enthusiasts with his intensely flavorful spices from "Altes Gewürzamt" and stimulate creative ideas. He makes no compromises when it comes to the quality of his ingredients, spices, peppers, herbs, and salts. His exclusive pepper varieties, such as red Kampot pepper, are meant to be used in diverse ways, "which is why I am reluctant to give specific application tips," Ingo Holland said in a conversation with us. If you enjoy cooking and smelling the blends, you'll likely feel the same way we do, and ideas will emerge about which dish or ingredients this blend would taste particularly good with. The authentic red Kampot pepper best preserves its pungency and aromatic flavors in the tightly sealed, green Altes Gewürzamt spice tin.

Be brave and try it, but be warned: like all spices from Ingo Holland Altes Gewürzamt, red Kampot pepper is intense due to its exceptionally high quality.