NUMBER ONE fefe pepper is a spicy West African spice, sold ground into powder. A small pinch is enough to add a pronounced heat to sauces, simmered meats and fish. 100 g bag.
What is fefe pepper?
Fefe pepper, also spelled féfé or fèfè, is an African spice sold under this name by several specialist grocers, in West Africa as well as in the diaspora. Consistent descriptions present it as a pepper with a pronounced taste and a marked heat, without settling its exact botanical identity: the name is sometimes linked to cubeb (Piper cubeba, also called tailed pepper or Java pepper, also grown in West Africa under the name Kissi pepper), without confirmation for this particular batch. Its flavour, hard to place on the heat scale of classic chillies, remains rounder and less sharp than a hot chilli.
How to use it?
Dose it with caution: a small pinch of powder is enough to season a whole pot, as it is easier to add more than to take some out. Add it to sauces, stews, meat and fish marinades, or to a tomato sauce to give it some bite. It also goes into homemade spice blends and can be sprinkled over grilled dishes at the end of cooking. Keep the bag tightly closed and dry to preserve its heat.
What to pair it with?
Fefe pepper pairs well with NUMBER ONE African long pepper or NUMBER ONE maniguette in a homemade blend for rice and vegetables. It also seasons a traditional peanut sauce. The African spices and condiments range brings together the other peppers and chillies in the catalogue.
Product information
- Brand: NUMBER ONE
- Net weight: 100 g, powder
- Origin: West Africa; country of production not disclosed by the supplier
- Allergens: see the label of the product received
- Storage: in an airtight container, away from light and humidity
