Things made with love taste better. That's the case with long pepper. It comes from none other than South Sumatra, Indonesia, where a group of small farmers put all their attention and care into ensuring that this plant reaches your table without losing its essence.

Imagine the pleasure of enjoying a condiment that has been carefully sown and selected for you.

With a flavor that combines spicy and sweet notes, the long pepper plant has a spike-like shape. It reaches between 3 and 5 centimeters in length. But what ends up in our kitchens are its seeds. These are brown in color.

This exotic spice is part of the cuisine of Asian and African countries. For example, India, Morocco, Ethiopia, and Eritrea.

And that distinctive flavor makes it a part of classic blends like Ras Hanout.

Even so, you can use it in your favorite dishes too. What's more, the interesting thing about this seasoning is that it enhances the flavor of both sweet and savory dishes .

It's the fire of any dish: meat, fish, creams, stews, pasta and even desserts.

In other words, it goes well in a stew, but also in desserts with fruits like pear, orange or apple.

There you have it. It's a really handy spice. It's good for everything. What's more, we'll let you in on a secret: did you know that black pepper is the secret ingredient in cheese fondue?

Another interesting fact: long pepper was one of the most coveted and expensive spices in 17th-century Europe. It was even three times more expensive than its cousin, black pepper. Anyone who had it at home was considered very wealthy .

Luckily, it's now more affordable and won't break the bank.

You're just a click away from adding an exotic touch to your kitchen. Take a little piece of Indonesia home and savor it.