Cubeb pepper are grown primarily in Indonesian especially Java. The fruits are gathered before they are ripe, and carefully dried. Commercial cubebs consist of the dried berries, similar in appearance to black pepper, but with tail.
It is actually a small seed that is around 3mm – 4mm in diameter. It is primarily reddish brown in color, but it can also be dark brown or brown. The outer surface of the seed is wrinkled. Cubeb pepper is commonly used as a spice and as a pepper substitute.
It has a distinct fragrance and characteristic pepper flavor. Cubebs taste peppery aromatic, pungent and bitter. Cubeb pepper is blended perfectly with any dishes or in any Indonesian cuisine.
Crush it first before adding to any type of dish. It can also be used to substitute the spices or to add flavor to any meat or vegetable dish. Our cubeb pepper is organic certified and available in bulk packaging.