This Malwatte jar holds Uva black pepper powder, ground from dried black peppercorns to a fine grey brown powder. It is ready to use at the table or in the pot, with the sharp heat that black pepper brings to Sri Lankan food.
Malwatte Valley Plantations PLC has grown pepper since 2011 and processes it in its own spice factory. The company says the International Pepper Community named it Sri Lanka's largest pepper grower in 2016.
In the pack
- One clear glass shaker jar with a black screw cap, labelled Uva Black Pepper Powder
- Nett weight 50g, ground spice
- Label marked "All Natural", manufactured and packed by Malwatte Valley Plantations PLC, Colombo 12
In the kitchen
- Season eggs, soups, salads and grilled meat at the table.
- Make pepper chicken, pepper beef and black pork curry.
- Add to rasam, mulligatawny and marinades.
- Stir a pinch into sauces just before serving.
Storage
Keep the cap tightly closed and store the jar in a cool, dry place away from sunlight. The range label asks you to use the contents within 60 days of opening.
Malwatte is the food brand of Malwatte Valley Plantations PLC of Colombo, a Sri Lankan grower, manufacturer and exporter of tea and spices.
