White Pepper – the Secret Ingredient of the Original KFC Recipe
KFC’s “secret” chicken recipe is now common knowledge and the culinary world will never be the same again. Among the 11 herbs and spices listed, the sometimes-maligned white pepper is worth highlighting, a pale citrus berry that gives the chicken (and everything else it touches) an unusual flavor.
Aside from fried chicken, which you should definitely add it to, white pepper has a lighter, more sour taste and slightly pungent bones, making it a compelling addition to a wide variety of dishes. Not only can it balance the richness of creamy dishes like mashed potatoes, pasta and cheese (a pinch will work for you), but it can also add spice to treats (like Epicurious Crème brulee ).
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