From the Malabar coast of south western India
Hailing from the Malabar cost in south west India, the Malabar Black peppercorn is one of the most common 'gourmet' peppercorns, and has a fine flavour and aroma that almost defines what we think of as 'black pepper'.
It is widely used in pepper or spice mixes, as it provides a good background pepperiness without being too assertive, and still allows more subtle flavours of other peppers in the blend to come through.
Classic peppery way of cooking steak
Read full recipe by Susan Branch, published at Diana's Kitchen