Description
Mack Khen Berries are a rare wild spice from the mountainous regions of northern Laos. Closely related to Sichuan pepper and Japanese sansho, these aromatic berries bring a fresh citrus character, gentle floral notes and a light tingling sensation that makes them especially interesting for creative cooking.
On the nose, Mack Khen offers bright mandarin and clementine peel aromas. On the palate, the flavour is fresh, elegant and slightly floral, with a mild numbing effect typical of Zanthoxylum berries. Compared with many stronger pepper-style spices, Mack Khen feels refined and balanced, making it ideal for delicate dishes where aroma matters as much as heat.
Use Mack Khen berries at the end of cooking to preserve their fresh citrus profile. They work beautifully with seafood, white meat, grilled meat, carpaccio, roasted vegetables, fresh cheese, vinaigrettes, oils, sauces and summer dishes. For a more surprising pairing, try them with dark chocolate, fruit salad, poached fruit, sorbet, syrup, gin or spiced rum.
Product attributes
Product type: Whole spice / aromatic berry
Botanical family: Zanthoxylum
Origin: Laos
Packed in: France
Net weight: 20 g
Volume: 50 ml
Flavour profile: Citrus, mandarin, clementine peel, floral, fresh, lightly tingling
Aroma: Bright citrus with fresh peel notes
Best used for: Seafood, white meat, BBQ, roasted vegetables, vinaigrettes, sauces, fresh cheese, chocolate, fruit desserts, cocktails
Usage tip: Add at the end of cooking or infuse gently. Avoid long cooking to preserve the citrus aroma.
