“一带一路”引入中国的那些食材（组图）

Black pepper. [File photo]

13. Black pepper 黑胡椒

Black pepper is native to ancient Persia, the Arab world, and South India. Throughout the Tang Dynasty (AD 618-907), black pepper was introduced into China by merchants on the Silk Road, and became a popular spice for meat dishes among Tang people.
黑胡椒原产于古波斯、阿拉伯国家和印度南部。到了唐代（公元618-907年），黑胡椒经由丝绸之路的商人引进中国，成为很受唐朝人欢迎的肉食调味料。