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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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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In a large bowl, whisk together salt, black pepper, white pepper, cayenne, chili powder and paprika.
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Season further to taste with the salt, ground white pepper, and ground Sichuan peppercorns, then stir and add the scallions.
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Add the beans, broth and white pepper; partially cover and cook for about 2 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally, until beans are quite tender.
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Add garlic, lemongrass, kosher salt and white pepper.
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Return to the pan and add salt and white pepper to taste.
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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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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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