Definition of white pepper
: a pungent condiment that consists of the fruit of a pepper plant (Piper nigrum) ground after the black husk has been removed
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Finishing seasoning 1/3 tablespoon five spice 1 tablespoon white pepper¼ tablespoon salt Fried basil leaves (for garnish) Instructions: Cube chicken thigh into small, bite-size pieces.
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Season well with flaky sea salt and ground white pepper.
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Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon kosher salt and 1 teaspoon ground white pepper.
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Also, in a small bowl, mix the five spice, white pepper and salt together for the seasoning. Coat chicken in batter.
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Season with salt and white pepper, to taste. 5 To serve, rewarm soup over low heat and ladle into serving bowl.
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To make the omelet: In a small bowl, beat the eggs with the salt and white pepper.
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Also note that this recipe calls for white pepper, not the usual black.
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In a small bowl, stir together the remaining scant ½ teaspoon salt, the white pepper, chicken broth, soy sauce, rice wine, canola oil and sesame oil.
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First Known Use of white pepper
14th century
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Definition of white pepper for English Language Learners
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: a food seasoning that is made by grinding the dried berries of an Indian plant after removing the hard, black covers on the seeds
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white pepper
medical Definition of white pepper
: a condiment that consists of the fruit of an Indian plant of the genus Piper (P. nigrum) ground after the black husk has been removed
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