In Reply to: Black/Hot pepper posted by Bokhara on Saturday, 26. February 2005 at 20:47 Bali Time:
First roast them, then grind them. If you don't like the pungency, then remove the seeds from within. The powder will also last longer if you roast them, otherwise the powder could turn mouldy and insects could breed inside.
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