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馃嚠馃嚛 The spices of Indonesia

40 spices from Indonesia, best known first, across 11 cities, markets and growing areas.

馃嚚馃嚦 China and 5 moreSichuan pepper鑺辨 (hu膩ji膩o) The dried husk of Zanthoxylum fruit, prized for its citrus scent and electric numbness.Fruit 路 Citrus and bright 路 Sharp and pungent 馃嚠馃嚛 Indonesia and 2 moreLong pepper The dried fruit spike of a climbing vine native to Java, once the world's standard heat.Fruit 路 Hot and fiery 路 Sharp and pungent 馃嚨馃嚜 Peru and 4 moreRocoto A hairy-leaved Andean pepper with black seeds and a distinct cucumber aroma.Fruit 路 Hot and fiery 路 Earthy and deep 馃嚚馃嚦 China and 3 moreStar anise鍏 (b膩ji菐o) The reddish-brown star-shaped fruit of a Chinese evergreen tree, used for its licorice-like flavor.Fruit 路 Sweet and mellow 路 Anise and liquorice 馃嚬馃嚟 Thailand and 5 moreKaffir lime喔∴赴喔佮福喔灌笖 The bumpy-skinned citrus fruit and double-leafed shrub of Southeast AsiaFruit 路 Citrus and bright 路 Sharp and pungent 馃嚠馃嚦 India and 5 moreBlack pepper The dried fruit of a climbing vine, the world's most traded spice.Fruit 路 Sharp and pungent 路 Hot and fiery 馃嚠馃嚦 India and 3 moreLong pepperpippali The dried fruit spike of a climbing vine, once the world's most prized spice.Fruit 路 Hot and fiery 路 Sweet and mellow 馃嚠馃嚛 Indonesia and 3 moreCubeb The dried fruit of a climbing vine, known for its long tail and sharp taste.Fruit 路 Sharp and pungent 路 Warm and sweet-spiced

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