Today, pepper is one of the main agricultural products of the country. Most of the pepper planting can be found in Sarawak, making Sarawak pepper a household brand in the international spice market. The industry consists of 67,000 pepper farmers, with the majority residing in the rural areas of Sarawak. The state accounts for more than 90% of the country’s total pepper production of around 29,000 metric tonnes in 2016.
Apart from Sarawak, pepper is also planted in Sabah and peninsula Malaysia, especially in Johor. Currently, Malaysia is the world’s fifth largest producer of pepper, having generated earnings of 1.93 billion ringgit within the last five years. The pepper-based products Malaysia offers include green pepper pickle, black pepper sauce, green pepper sauce, asam pedas paste, green pepper vinaigrette and five-spice seasoning.
Black Pepper Whole
Our carefully selected Sarawak Black Peppercorn is naturally sun dried and has a pungent, biting hot aroma. For the freshest taste and aroma, grind whole peppercorns as needed. Freshly ground pepper's especially good in salads, on pasta, and in soup.
Available in 20kg / 1kg / 500g packaging
Black Pepper Cracked
Coarsely grind Sarawak black pepper is the best ingredient to make the perfect black pepper sauce. It carries the signature Sarawak black pepper aroma but with more bite. Best to use when making meat pies, salads and fish dishes.
Black Pepper Powder
Sarawak black pepper powder is finely ground from specially selected Sarawak black peppercorn. It offers a satisfying heat and aroma to almost any dishes. Sprinkle some in stir-fry vegetable, seafood, and pasta can take them to the next level.
White Pepper Whole
Sarawak white peppercorns come from the same plant as black peppercorns. Once fully ripe, the outer hulls are removed from the pepper berries, leaving the soft creamy white-colored inner core. Sarawak white peppercorn has a distinctive liquorice aromas and clean, sharp heat. Whole peppercorn is used in soup, where freshly cracked peppercorn can be used in pasta with white sauce.
White pepper Cracked
Our coarsely grind white pepper are from fully-ripened fruits (berries) that are sun-dried after their red outer skin is removed. Gourmet cooks often prefer white pepper over black to flavor white sauces and other light-colored dishes - both because of its color and its more delicate flavor.
White Pepper Powder
Finely ground Sarawak white pepper powder yields a cream- yellowish colored powder. With a distinctive pepper fragrant, it will definitely make your dish unforgettable. Best pair with eggs, pasta, soups and fish dishes.